35+ year industry veteran to provide advisory expertise beyond investment banking
Harney Capital, an investment banking firm that provides capital and M&A solutions for private and
closely held companies, is pleased to announce that Ben Gonzalez has joined the firm as Managing Director to provide strategic leadership and client advisory services. In addition to supporting investment banking deals, he will continue his active role with affiliate corporate advisory firm, Harney Partners.
Gonzalez has a 35+ years of experience in investment banking and financial restructuring and has been involved in some of the world’s largest corporate restructurings and distressed M&A transactions. He specializes in helping financially distressed companies and their stakeholders to identify and evaluate strategic alternatives to recapitalize and optimize their capital structures.
“Ben’s combined expertise in investment banking, along with his deep experience in restructuring and bankruptcy advisory, adds tremendous value for our clients,” said Eric Welchko, President of Harney Capital. “His background and relationships in investment banking, debt advisory and institutional investments will be extremely advantageous to clients seeking strategic alternatives for their businesses.”
“I’m thrilled to work with Eric and the team to leverage my experience in investment banking and financial advisory to provide creative solutions for complex transactions or problems,” said Gonzalez.
Prior to Harney, Ben was Managing Director and Partner at MML Capital Advisors, an investment banking, capital markets and restructuring firm. He has also held leadership roles at University of Texas at El Paso and several financial advisory, investment banking and consulting firms. He earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.
About Harney Capital:
Harney Capital is a boutique investment banking firm that specializes in mergers and acquisitions, raising debt or equity capital, and providing strategic options to owners of privately held middle market companies. A strategic affiliate of Harney Partners, the firm has extended access to comprehensive operational expertise beyond traditional investment banking.