Galileo Global Advisors Launches Galileo Global Securities

September 17, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
NEW YORK – Galileo Global Advisors (www.galileoadvisors.com) is launching a new subsidiary, Galileo Global Securities, LLC. The expansion allows the international advisory firm to extend its client relationships and offer increased investment banking services to its global roster of clients. The move is largely a response to client demand for increased execution capability.

Through its new subsidiary, Galileo Global Securities, the firm will be able to assist clients with private placements and mergers and acquisitions. Galileo Global Securities is a member of the NASD.

“Our clients come to us because we provide the independent advice and access to global networks they need to lead their companies,” said Georges Ugeux, chairman and CEO, Galileo Global Advisors. “Our new subsidiary will allow us to maintain our trusted relationships with clients and combine the senior-level strategic advice our clients have come to expect with efficient and timely execution.”

Galileo Global Advisors is led by Georges Ugeux, former EVP in charge of the international business at the NYSE. James Shapiro, senior managing director for Galileo Global Advisors will serve as the chief executive officer for Galileo Global Securities. Shapiro formerly led the NYSE’s Asia team.

Galileo Global Advisors provides independent advice on global business strategies, capital market access and investment banking to its international roster of clients. The firm serves as a trusted advisor to many of the top business and government leaders around the globe especially those companies doing business in India, China and Europe.

Galileo Global Advisors maintains an extensive global professional network, allowing the team is tap into the highest levels of global companies, governments, private equity firms, banks and regulatory agencies on behalf of its clients.


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