Rodd Langenhagen Joins Baird, Strengthening Software Practice
People | Jan 14, 2025 | Granville Private Equity Spain
Rodd Langenhagen has joined Baird, an international financial services firm, as a Managing Director within their Technology & Services Group. Previously from Greenhill & Co., where he led global software efforts, Langenhagen's addition aims to bolster Baird's presence in the global software market. His extensive track record aligns with Baird's ongoing investments in software. Baird, with over 500 banking associates, has shown robust transaction activity, completing nearly 740 advisory deals worth $337 billion and 382 financings raising $180 billion since 2019. Widely recognized for its comprehensive financial services, Baird continues to hold a strong position in a variety of financial sectors and is praised for workplace culture.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Technology
Geography
- United States – Baird is headquartered in the U.S., with a significant portion of its operations based there.
- Europe – Baird operates in Europe through its subsidiaries, and the announcement has implications for their European operations.
- Asia – Baird's operations include a subsidiary in Asia supporting investment banking and private equity services.
Industry
- Financial Services – Baird is a global investment banking and financial services firm, offering a range of advisory and financing solutions.
- Technology – The recruitment of Rodd Langenhagen to focus on Baird's software practice within the Technology & Services Group reflects an emphasis on the technology industry.
Financials
- $337 billion – Transaction value of advisory deals completed by Baird since 2019.
- $180 billion – Amount raised through financings completed by Baird since 2019.
- $455 billion – Total client assets managed by Baird as of June 30, 2024.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodd Langenhagen | New Managing Director, Technology & Services Group | Person | Joins Baird from Greenhill & Co., bringing extensive expertise in software-focused investment banking. |
| Baird | Employer | Company | A global financial services firm employing Rodd Langenhagen to strengthen its software practice. |
| Greenhill & Co. | Former Employer | Company | A financial services firm where Rodd Langenhagen was previously Managing Director and Head of Software. |
| Pacific Crest Securities | Former Employer | Company | Previous employer of Rodd Langenhagen where he served as Managing Director and Co-Head of Software. |