Oberon Securities, LLC
George Hansen has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. George is currently a Managing Director at Oberon Securities, LLC, a position they have held since 2017. Prior to that, they worked as a Managing Director at Dominick & Dickerman LLC for 8 years. In 2005, George was a Founding Partner at Corporate Fuel Partners until 2010.
Before these roles, they had a long career at Bank of America where they served as a Managing Director in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, and M&A Advisory from 1998 to 2004. Prior to that, George worked as a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase from 1986 to 1998.
George'sexperience also includes being the President of Armotek Industries from 1984 to 1986 and holding various positions at FMC from 1978 to 1984, including Market Manager, Strategic Planning Manager, Controller, and Corporate Planner. George started their career as a Financial Analyst at John Deere in 1975.
Overall, George Hansen's career showcases their expertise in various roles, including finance, investment banking, corporate strategy, and leadership positions.
George Hansen has a strong education background in business and finance. George obtained their MBA in Management from Harvard Business School, graduating in 1978. Prior to that, they earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing their studies in 1975. Additionally, George Hansen has obtained certifications in Series 7, 79, and 24 from FINRA, although the specific year of obtaining these certifications is unknown.
Oberon Securities, LLC
Oberon Securities LLC (“Oberon”) is a New York City based investment bank that provides buy-side/sell-side M&A advisory and private equity/debt financing services. Oberon was founded in 2001 with the objective of becoming the “go to” investment bank for middle market businesses - capable of closing exceptional transactions with the intimacy of a boutique while providing a suite of services that rivals much larger institutions. Over the past 18 years we have grown rapidly, building a platform that excels within our middle market niche and is unique within the industry. Today, Oberon has approximately 70 senior banking professionals that bring experience from the ‘bulge bracket’ and track records of excellence in their respective focus areas. We have closed more than 300 transactions and won multiple industry accolades. However, the quality of our work is best evidenced by the amazing companies and asset managers we have had the pleasure of working with, many of which have become multi-transaction relationships spanning over a decade. Oberon is proud of its accomplishments yet cognizant that success will only be sustained by continuing to offer the most innovative services delivered by the highest quality professionals. The firm is committed to growing its team opportunistically and refining its business model to remain at the forefront of our industry. Oberon’s team is approachable, friendly and helpful. We always want to hear from private business owners, middle market investors/lenders and other investment banks interested in exchanging ideas.