Mark Tweedie has joined Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) as managing director and head of investment banking in Europe, following almost three decades at Citigroup.
Based in London, he will oversee the strategy, growth and day-to-day leadership of KBW’s European investment banking operations, with a particular focus on financial technology businesses.
Nearly three decades at Citigroup
Tweedie most recently led Citigroup’s fintech business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Before that, he headed the bank’s UK corporate banking business.
His career at Citigroup also included leadership of its EMEA technology, media and telecommunications transaction services team. He became a managing director in 2010.
A graduate of the University of Edinburgh, Tweedie brings experience across financial institutions, technology and cross-border banking to the new position.
Leading European investment banking
KBW, a specialist investment bank focused on financial services and fintech, is part of Stifel Financial. Tweedie will work with the firm’s leadership in Europe and the United States, as well as its sector teams.
The company said his appointment forms part of the development of its European investment banking operation. Other recent additions include managing director Michele Vitagliano, who previously led HSBC’s European fintech team, and director Soumendu Das, who joined from Jefferies’ financial institutions group.
Tom Michaud, KBW chief executive and Stifel global co-head of institutional equities and advisory, said Tweedie’s background in fintech and banking was relevant to the firm’s plans in Europe.
Michaud said: “We are excited to welcome Mark to the team and look forward to his contributions throughout the firm.”
Tweedie said in the announcement that KBW’s specialist expertise and position within Stifel had attracted him to the role. He intends to help expand its European and cross-border business.
The appointment places him in charge of a regional investment banking operation serving financial services companies, with responsibility for its development and client relationships.
