Eric Ward

Eric Ward is a seasoned investment banking professional currently serving as Managing Partner at Drake Star Partners since May 2018, where the firm specializes in M&A and corporate finance for technology clients globally. Prior roles include Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Motorsport Network, and Managing Director at Stella Capital Advisors LLP, where significant advisory work on mergers and fundraising took place. Eric has also held positions such as VP of Business Development at Struq and Director of Digital Media at goetzpartners Corporate Finance, focusing on corporate finance in the digital media and technology sectors. Earlier career experience includes deal origination at Greenhill & Co. and Deutsche Bank, particularly in the Telecom sector. Educational qualifications consist of an MSc in Accounting and Finance from The London School of Economics and a BSc in Physics from Imperial College London.