William Blair Expands Biopharma Team with Terence Tan as MD

People | Jan 13, 2025 | William Blair Capital Partners

William Blair Expands Biopharma Team with Terence Tan as MD

William Blair announced the appointment of Terence Tan as a Managing Director within its Healthcare investment banking team, with a focus on biopharma companies. Tan, based in New York, possesses over 19 years of biopharma investment banking experience, previously serving as a Managing Director at Cantor Fitzgerald and holding prior roles at Jefferies and UBS. William Blair, a leading global boutique, aims to deepen its advisory capabilities within the biopharma sector, ensuring strategic and customized financial solutions for its clients. Tan's background in providing investment banking guidance, including mergers and acquisitions, positions him as a valuable asset to the William Blair team. The firm prides itself on its comprehensive advisory services, backed by a global team, and has advised on over $810 billion in transaction volume between 2020-2024.

Sectors

  • Biopharma
  • Investment Banking

Geography

  • United States – Terence Tan will be based in New York, and William Blair operates widely across the United States.
  • Global – William Blair has a global footprint with operations in over 20 cities worldwide.

Industry

  • Biopharma – The article focuses on William Blair expanding its investment banking services within the biopharma sector, highlighting Terence Tan's experience in biopharma investment banking.
  • Investment Banking – William Blair is emphasizing its investment banking capabilities, specifically in providing advisory services to biopharma companies.

Financials

  • $810 billion – Volume of transactions advised by William Blair's investment banking group from January 2020 to December 2024.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
William BlairPE Firm/AdvisoryCompanyA global boutique firm specializing in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management.
Terence TanManaging Director, Healthcare Investment BankingPersonNew hire at William Blair with over 19 years of experience in biopharma investment banking.
Cantor FitzgeraldPrevious EmployerCompanyFinancial services firm where Terence Tan held the position of Managing Director in biopharma investment banking.