Andrew Sweet Joins Baird as Managing Director in Global Industrial Group

Investor - People | Mar 20, 2025 | Granville Private Equity Spain

Andrew Sweet, a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in industrial and specialty distribution, has joined Baird's Global Investment Banking business as Managing Director in the Global Industrial Group. His expertise spans across engineered product, MRO, fuel & lubricant, industrial equipment, and process & controls distribution segments. Andrew was previously a Managing Director at Lazard, where he led the industrial and specialty distribution practice. His addition to Baird is expected to enhance the firm's distribution capabilities and client offerings. Baird, an employee-owned international financial services firm, has completed nearly 760 advisory transactions totaling $353 billion since 2020. The firm is recognized for its annual Global Industrial Conference and commitment to workplace excellence.

Sectors

Investment Banking
Industrial Distribution

Geography

United States – Baird is based in the US, and Andrew Sweet will be operating from Charlotte, N.C.

Industry

Investment Banking – Baird is a global investment bank providing advisory and financing solutions, making this sector central to the article.
Industrial Distribution – Andrew Sweet's expertise and role focus on the distribution of industrial products, making this industry relevant.

Financials

$353 billion – Total value of advisory transactions completed by Baird since 2020.
$163 billion – Amount raised through financings by Baird since 2020.

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Andrew Sweet	Managing Director, Global Industrial Group	Person	Newly appointed Managing Director at Baird with expertise in industrial distribution.
Baird	Employer	Company	A global investment bank expanding its industrial distribution capabilities.
Lazard	Previous Employer	Company	Andrew Sweet's former employer where he led the industrial and specialty distribution practice.