Christopher Smith
About Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith serves as the Managing Director and Group Head of Healthcare at Customers Bank, where he focuses on ancillary and specialty care companies. He has extensive experience in financial restructuring advisory and private debt placements within the healthcare sector.
Current Role at Customers Bank
Christopher Smith serves as the Managing Director and Group Head of Healthcare at Customers Bank. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he focuses on financial services tailored to the healthcare sector, emphasizing ancillary and specialty care companies. His responsibilities include overseeing financial strategies and managing client relationships within the healthcare industry.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Banking
Prior to his current role, Christopher Smith worked at PNC as Managing Director of Healthcare Banking from 2021 to 2022. He was responsible for managing healthcare banking operations and client engagements. Before PNC, he spent seven years at BBVA Compass Group as Regional Sector Executive, where he developed financial solutions for healthcare clients.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Smith earned his MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His educational background supports his expertise in asset-based finance, particularly within the healthcare services and specialty pharmaceuticals sectors.
Career Background in Finance
Christopher Smith has a diverse background in finance, having held various positions in prominent financial institutions. He worked as Senior Director at Oxford Finance Corporation from 2008 to 2011 and as Vice President at Siemens Financial Services from 2006 to 2008. His career also includes a role as Vice President of Corporate Finance at GE Capital from 2005 to 2006. Throughout his career, he has led engagements in financial restructuring advisory and private debt placements.