Stout Hires Kevin Manning as Head of Industrials for the Investment Banking Group

Stout is pleased to announce that Kevin Manning has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Industrials in the Investment Banking group. Based in Chicago, Kevin brings over 20 years of mergers and acquisitions and capital markets expertise with an emphasis on industrial manufacturing, distribution, and services companies.

Prior to joining Stout, Kevin worked as Managing Director and Head of Diversified Industrials for Cowen & Company where he established and developed a Chicago-based investment banking team. Kevin also previously worked as Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets and Deutsche Bank Securities advising boards and senior management teams at a broad range of industrial companies. Earlier in his career, Kevin worked for both Banc of America Securities and Citigroup and began his professional career as a CPA at Arthur Andersen.

“Kevin is a fantastic addition to the Investment Banking team at Stout,” said Nick Jachim, Head of Stout’s Investment Banking group. “His vast network of relationships across the industrial landscape, including public and privately held corporations, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and family offices will only accelerate the dynamic growth we’re already experiencing in this area of our business.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Investment Banking group at Stout and look forward to contributing to the firm’s impressive growth story,” said Kevin. “Stout has managed to greatly expand its service offerings and headcount while maintaining a steadfast focus on firm values and culture. In addition, the Industrials practice offers broad coverage capabilities and an excellent track record of achieving superior results for clients.”