BTIG Promotes Andrew Maller and Paul Wood to Co-Heads of SPAC Investment Banking

The global financial services firm BTIG, has promoted Andrew Maller and Paul Wood to Co-Heads of SPAC Investment Banking.

Andrew Maller joined BTIG's SPAC Investment Banking group in September 2019 from a Canada-based global investment bank, RBC Capital Markets, where he worked for over 8 years. Maller's most recent position was in the Alternative Investors Group, where he was responsible for providing banking services to a variety of clients, including SPACs, family offices, alternative asset managers, diversified holding companies and high net worth individuals. He holds a BS in Finance from The George Washington University School of Business.

Paul Wood joined BTIG's SPAC Investment Banking group in October 2020. prior to BTIG, he spent nearly 15 years with Citi, where his latest role was Vice president of Prime Finance. Previously, he advised US Industrials and Aerospace & Defense clients within Citi's Corporate & Investment Bank. He started his career in 2006 as an Analyst and Associate in Citi. Paul earned his Bachelor's Degree of International Finance from University of Richmond - Robins School of Business in 2002, and gained his Master's Degree of Banking, Corporate Finance and Securities Law from Emlyon business school in 2005.

Scott Kovalik, CEO of BTIG, commented on the appointments: "We are excited to announce the promotion of Andrew and Paul to lead our SPAC Investment Banking business. They both have a deep understanding of the SPAC landscape and will offer important transactional and market intelligence. Our SPAC offering is an integral part of our existing banking, capital markets and M&A business, and we are fully confident that under their guidance, we will continue to provide innovative solutions and critical service to our clients."

Earlier this year, BTIG announced the appointment of Thomas L. di Galoma​ as its Managing Director & Co-Head of Global Rates Trading.