Global investment bank Houlihan Lokey has appointed Scott Kirkby as a managing director of the European financial services and technology team, part of its broader fintech group.
In the London-based role, Kirkby will focus on strengthening the firm’s banking and lending capabilities across EMEA.
Kirkby has more than 20 years of industry experience and joins Houlihan Lokey from Bupa, where he was group corporate development director. Prior to this, he spent seven years as head of corporate development and M&A at NatWest Group.
Earlier in his career, Kirkby was part of Credit Suisse’s Financial Institutions Group and became head of its M&A division first for EMEA and later for the Americas.
On his appointment, Kirkby commented: “There is an understanding at the firm that an industry driven by innovation and change requires a unique blend of sector expertise, transaction experience, and a client-centric ethos. These values align with my own, and I look forward to working with the team to deliver exceptional results for our client base.”
Christian Kent, managing director and co-head of Houlihan Lokey’s European financial services and technology team, said: “[Kirkby] has invaluable insights into how the banking and lending sector across Europe is evolving. The rapid digital transformation in the sector has opened new opportunities for clients to embrace innovation, scale operations through M&A, and expand into new verticals. Scott’s wealth of experience, strategic insight, and expansive network will help our clients as they consider a future sale, acquisition, capital raise, or other strategic options for their business.”
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