As I step into this exciting new chapter with Gallagher, I bring with me the lessons of two decades spent in investment banking, investor relations, corporate development, and private equity transaction services. From leading large-scale M&A and strategic growth initiatives to being an early joiner at what was then a promising new investment bank, my career has always been driven by entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity, and the thrill of building something meaningful.
That’s precisely what drew me to Gallagher.
Gallagher isn’t starting from scratch in the Private Equity space. We’ve already laid meaningful groundwork, earned trust, won mandates, and provided significant value. We’ve delivered this through our talented professionals across the organization over many years. In fact, many of our private equity clients found their way to Gallagher as they sought out a broker partner that excels in service and industry specific expertise.
What we’re building now is a structure; a defined platform, strategy, and process to scale our work and create an integrated, national and global practice.
Together, we’re unlocking Gallagher’s full potential in a growing and increasingly complex space.
Why Now? Why Gallagher?
Private equity is no longer a niche market, it’s a major driver of the global economy. With growing pools of capital, increasingly sophisticated transactions, and a rapidly expanding portfolio of privately help companies, private equity investors need partners who understand their world, anticipate complexity, and move quickly. That’s where Gallagher comes in.
We are the second-largest broker globally by market cap (as of July 2025), with unmatched access to the middle market where the majority of M&A and private equity activity happens. We bring global scale, local expertise, deep industry specialization (28+ industry verticals), and a relentless commitment to client service. This combination uniquely positions us to serve financial sponsors at every stage—diligence, acquisition, integration, and beyond. As Pat Gallagher himself put it, "Clients want to do business with brokers that understand their business."
From the moment I stepped into Gallagher, I was struck by the genuine excitement and drive that permeates the company.
There's a shared commitment to winning against competitors, doing right by clients, and ultimately driving the success that Gallagher has seen over the past decade and beyond.
What excites me most is the chance to serve an underserved market with smarter solutions, better service, and a team that moves with agility and intent. As we expand beyond traditional Private Equity definitions and into clients focused on infrastructure, credit, secondaries and real estate, the opportunity to innovate by using insurance capital to streamline investments is massive.
A Platform Worth Building On
This is not just a job. It’s a rare opportunity to put your stamp on a fast-evolving platform. We’re not simply growing a practice, we’re shaping a market-leading proposition for the future. For producers, diligence experts, tax leaders, and other private equity professionals, Gallagher offers something truly differentiated:
A strong yet nimble platform: We have scale, but we also have whitespace. That combination makes Gallagher a true ‘builder’ opportunity in this space.
Real ownership and upside: You’ll find a more entrepreneurial structure here with the ability to grow equity and build your business within one of the most formidable brokers in the world. This is an extraordinarily valuable career experience that goes far beyond routine execution.
Untapped client potential: With Gallagher’s growing focus in this space, there are meaningful opportunities to win new relationships and deepen existing ones.
A culture where people thrive: You’ll be surrounded by bold explorers, trusted experts, relationship builders, and opportunity seizers who are motivated by impact, and who believe in lifting each other up as we grow.
We’re reimagining how private equity brokerage and transaction services should work—with precision, speed, creativity, and empathy.
Leadership Built on Trust and Collaboration
I believe the best teams are built on trust. My leadership philosophy is centered around empowering people, creating the clarity, structure, and support they need to succeed. We’re building a national practice but we’re doing it with the mindset of a startup: fast, collaborative, and highly accountable.
What excites me most is the chance to serve an underserved market with smarter solutions, better service, and a team that moves with agility and intent. As we expand beyond traditional Private Equity definitions and into clients focused on infrastructure, credit, secondaries and real estate, the opportunity to innovate by using insurance capital to streamline investments is massive.
That innovation and the build of a better model won’t come from hierarchy or rigidity. It will come from bold thinkers, analytical decision-makers, and the kind of interdisciplinary teams we’re building here at Gallagher.
The Road Ahead
The biggest challenge? Keeping pace with the growth we know is coming. But with the right team in place and Gallagher’s unmatched commitment behind us I have no doubt we’ll rise to the occasion.
To anyone considering joining this journey, I’ll leave you with this:
If you’re looking for a place where you can shape something big, be surrounded by great people, and make your mark in a space ripe with opportunity—this is your moment. This is your platform.
And if you’re really interested you can register your interest here as we look to fill numerous roles both today and into the future as we continue to scale
