Goldman Sachs Appoints Simon Lyons as U.K. Investment Banking Co-Head
Goldman Sachs has appointed Simon Lyons as co-head of its U.K. investment banking division, joining alongside Nimesh Khiroya and expected to be based in London later this year. Lyons brings extensive experience from roles at Ardea Partners, PJT Partners, and previously UBS, where he led the U.K.'s M&A efforts. Lyons' recent advisory work includes deals such as NatWest's acquisition of Evelyn Partners and Mitie’s sale to OCS. His hiring aligns with Goldman Sachs’ continued dominance in U.K. dealmaking, reflected by its leadership in LSEG data for year-to-date transaction value at $175 billion across 69 deals. Goldman has also expanded senior hires across Europe recently, including David Benichou from Morgan Stanley and Carsten Woehrn and Philippe Gallone from JPMorgan and Moelis respectively. The bank's strong performance in advisory services contributed to a significant increase in Q2 investment banking fees.
Topics: Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Leadership Changes U.K.