Moelis, Ken — Moelis & Co. | Los Angeles Business Journal

Moelis, Ken — Moelis & Co

Chairman and Chief Executive

Moelis & Co.

THE LATEST: In 2019, Moelis' firm posted $455 million in second-half revenue, its strongest six-month period since its 2007 founding. That surge followed a slower first half, and the company finished the year $746 million in annual revenue.

BACKGROUND: Moelis has more than 30 years of investment banking experience. After founding global independent investment bank Moelis & Co. in 2007, he led its public debut in 2014. The bank's deal sizes range from $100 million to $160 billion. It provides strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base. Prior to founding Moelis & Co., Moelis worked from 2001 to 2007 at UBS, where he was president of UBS Investment Bank. Moelis serves on boards for the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School.

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