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Bay Street Advisors Announces Strategic Hire of Rhona Crockett to Drive Growth and Expansion in Investment Banking & Private Credit

New York, NY – [July 8, 2024] – Bay Street Advisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhona Crockett as a key member of its Investment Banking team. Rhona joins the firm in 2024, bringing with her over 25 years of unparalleled experience in financial services search and talent acquisition.

Rhona’s distinguished career has been marked by her exceptional ability to originate and execute senior-level investment banking searches. Her primary focus areas include Investment Banking Coverage, M&A, Equity & Debt Capital Markets, and Leveraged & Acquisition Finance. This strategic hire aligns with Bay Street Advisors’ ambitious growth and expansion plans, particularly in strengthening its foothold in key financial markets. “Rhona’s extensive experience and proven track record in the industry make her an invaluable addition to our team,” said Larry Baum, CEO& Founder of Bay Street Advisors LLC. “Her expertise will significantly bolster our capabilities in delivering top-tier talent to our clients and enhancing our service offerings in the Investment Banking sectors.”
Throughout her career, Rhona has led successful searches across all major banking industry groups, including Technology, Media, Telecom, FIG & Fintech, Energy, Consumer/Retail, Industrials, Healthcare, Financial Sponsors, and Leveraged Finance. Her recent notable placements include positions such as Head of Corporate & Investment Banking, MD Global Head of Technology IB, COO of Global Investment Banking, and MD roles in Cybersecurity, Software, Renewables, Power, Fintech, Technology M&A, Industrials Business Services, and Consumer/Retail.

Rhona’s previous tenure at a British-based search firm saw her elevate the US clientele from middle market to larger cap banks and firms, expand the Investment Banking & Private Equity team, and formalize research efforts. As the US Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, she spearheaded the ethnicity-focused workstream, reporting directly to the Global Head of DEI in London.

Prior to this, Rhona served for over nine years as Director of Investment Banking & Global Markets at a financial services boutique, where she advanced to Global Head of Research & Execution and was later named Partner at a women-owned boutique search firm. Her career on Wall Street began at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and Bank of America, where she excelled in various roles in investment banking, sales & trading, wealth management, and senior talent acquisition.
Rhona holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BA in Applied Math & Economics from Brown University, where she graduated magna cum laude. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in Bay Street Advisors’ strategic growth initiative, aimed at enhancing client services and expanding market presence.

For more information, please contact:
Marta Kolodziej-Dec
COO
Bay Street Advisors
mkolodziej-dec@baystreetadvisorsllc.com
+1(646) 278-4321

About Bay Street Advisors:
Bay Street Advisors is a leading specialist executive search and consultancy firm dedicated to the financial services industry. Our mission is to deliver outstanding talent and strategic solutions that enable our clients to achieve their business goals and foster growth. Each of our consultants possesses deep industry expertise, offering comprehensive market intelligence to address our clients’ intellectual capital requirements effectively. We pride ourselves on acting as true partners, providing extensive coverage and leveraging organizational synergies to deliver exceptional results. Committed to excellence and equipped with profound market insights, we offer customized services that cater to the distinct needs of every client.