Guggenheim Partners has announced the hiring of Gerald A. Donini as a Senior Managing Director. Mr. Donini will work closely with senior management to identify and develop business opportunities for the firm.
“We are pleased to welcome Jerry to our team,” said Alan Schwartz, Executive Chairman of Guggenheim Partners and CEO of Guggenheim Securities. “Jerry’s reputation as a leader and his expertise in building markets platforms will enhance our ability to scale our businesses. Moreover, Jerry is a perfect fit with our team-oriented culture.”
“I am excited about the business that Alan and the team at Guggenheim are building,” Mr. Donini said. “In a short time, Guggenheim has emerged as a highly respected partner known for its client service and differentiated approach within the securities industry. That recognition and trust from the clients provide us with a great foundation to move forward.”
Mr. Donini was most recently the Chief Operating Officer of Barclays Global Corporate and Investment Banking. Prior to that, he served as the Global Head of Equities at both Lehman Brothers and Barclays. Mr. Donini served on both firms’ Executive Committees.
He graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Brown University.