BDA Partners Announces 2025 Promotions
Advisor - People | Jan 25, 2025 | BDA Partners
BDA Partners, a prominent global investment banking advisor focusing on Asia, has announced a series of promotions effective January 1st, 2025. Fourteen bankers across various offices have advanced in their careers, with Suguru Sasaki from Tokyo promoted to Managing Director. Mid-level management advancements include Stephen Etna and others being elevated to the Director level, while functioning roles such as Vice President and Associate have seen a substantial number of promotions as well. The restructuring at BDA Partners showcases the firm's commitment to strengthening its team as it steps into the new year. Hideyuki Tozawa is also transitioning to Vice Chairman for the Tokyo office. The firm's strategy involves enhancing their advisory services across major sectors such as Chemicals, Consumer & Retail, Health, and Technology by leveraging its extensive network in Asia and partnerships with entities like William Blair and the Development Bank of Japan.
Sectors
- Investment Banking
- Advisory
Geography
- Asia – BDA Partners is regionally focused on Asia with local offices in major cities like Mumbai, Singapore, and Tokyo, reflecting its primary market and service area.
- United States – With operations in New York and global connections, the US remains a significant geography for BDA’s cross-border advisory activities.
- United Kingdom – BDA Partners' authorization and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority connect its activities to the UK, where it also maintains strategic operations.
Industry
- Investment Banking – BDA Partners operates as a global investment banking advisor with particular expertise in Asia-related financial advice, impacting cross-border M&A and capital raising activities.
- Advisory – The firm provides advisory services spanning financial restructuring and strategic consulting, indicating its relevance in the broader advisory industry.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDA Partners | Company | Target | A global investment banking advisory firm focusing on Asia-related services. |
| Suguru Sasaki | Person | Managing Director | Promoted to Managing Director at BDA Partners' Tokyo office. |
| Stephen Etna | Person | Director | Promoted to Director in BDA Partners' New York office. |
| Hideyuki Tozawa | Person | Vice Chairman | Transitioning to the role of Vice Chairman for the Tokyo office. |
| William Blair | Company | Strategic Partner | A premier global investment banking business with strategic partnership with BDA. |
| DBJ (Development Bank of Japan) | Company | Strategic Partner | A Japanese government-owned bank partnered with BDA, holding US$150bn of assets. |