US investment bank Houlihan Lokey has appointed Seran Ahmetrasit as managing director and head of infrastructure debt advisory for Europe within its capital solutions group.
The appointment marks the bank’s expansion into infrastructure debt advisory across Europe.
Ahmetrasit joins from US investment bank Jefferies, where she was part of the power, utilities and infrastructure team, having previously worked in capital markets and structured finance at The Royal Bank of Scotland.
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“I am thrilled to join Houlihan Lokey’s capital solutions team at such an exciting time for infrastructure as a sector,” Ahmetrasit said. “I look forward to expanding the firm’s advisory capabilities across debt, debt-like and equity instruments, and driving innovative strategies that create tangible value for clients.”
Ahmetrasit will be based in Houlihan Lokey’s London office.
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“Seran brings outstanding sector expertise, proven execution capabilities and deep client relationships in infrastructure debt advisory,” said Anthony Forshaw, managing director and co-head of capital solutions, Europe. “Her appointment underscores our conviction in the infrastructure sector and our confidence in the continued flow of capital, and our commitment to building a market-leading practice that works seamlessly with our merger and acquisitions franchise to deliver exceptional, value-enhancing outcomes for clients.”
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