CMD Global Partners - Overview

CMD Global Partners

CMD Global Partners was founded by a group of experienced investment bankers who had worked closely together at another firm for several years. In addition to establishing CMD, the founders have also built a strong network of similar-minded investment banking boutiques across Europe and Asia, many of which were founded by former partners of prestigious firms like Lazard, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. This network has allowed CMD to source and actively execute numerous cross-border transactions worldwide.

It is worth noting that some of the CMD founders have been working together since the late 1980s. Each founder has spent the majority of their careers at renowned Wall Street firms such as Lazard, Morgan Stanley, Salomon Brothers, and Deutsche Bank. While the senior leadership of the firm shares commonalities, they also bring unique expertise and experiences to CMD. For example, John Adams, who previously ran the Global Automotive Practice at Morgan Stanley and later headed Lazard’s Chicago Office, also oversaw Lazard’s office in China. Scott George, on the other hand, ran the Midwest Region for Bankers Trust, served as Head of North American M&A/Capital Markets Practice at Ernst & Young, and held the position of SVP and Head of Corporate Development at NYSE-listed Hillenbrand, Inc. John Adams, Chris Salamasick, and John Balfe have also worked closely together during their time at Lazard.

While CMD is headquartered in Chicago, its senior bankers are located in various cities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The firm boasts a highly diversified client base, spanning industries such as Automotive, Industrial/Processing Equipment, Aerospace & Defense, Factory Automation, Test & Measurement, Flow Control, Healthcare, and MedTech, among others. CMD has fostered a collaborative culture throughout the organization and has made a unique commitment to its clients. It ensures that at least two of its most senior partners are actively involved in every engagement it takes on. This approach has proven to provide clients with the best possible advice and has helped attract top talent in the market.