Cameron Lester
About Cameron Lester
Cameron Lester is the Global Co-Head of Technology, Media, and Telecom Investment Banking at Jefferies, with extensive experience in investment banking and venture capital.
Current Role at Jefferies
Cameron Lester currently holds the position of Global Co-Head of Technology, Media and Telecom Investment Banking at Jefferies. He began this role in 2023 and operates out of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing investment banking activities related to the technology, media, and telecom sectors on a global scale. Lester’s role involves leading strategic initiatives, managing client relationships, and driving business growth in these industries.
Previous Role at Jefferies
Before his current position, Cameron Lester served as Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Technology Investment Banking at Jefferies from 2016 to 2023. During this period, he was based in San Francisco, California. His responsibilities included leading the technology investment banking division, fostering client engagements, and guiding major transactions in the tech sector.
Experience at Credit Suisse
Cameron Lester worked at Credit Suisse as Managing Director and Global Head of Internet Investment Banking from 2015 to 2016. During his tenure in San Francisco, California, Lester led the Internet Investment Banking team, focusing on advisory and capital raising efforts for clients in the internet sector.
Tenure at Azure Capital Partners
From 2000 to 2015, Cameron Lester was Co-Founder and General Partner at Azure Capital Partners in San Francisco, California. In his capacity as a general partner, he played a crucial role in founding the firm and was actively involved in investment decisions, portfolio management, and guiding the overall strategy of the venture capital firm.
Educational Background
Cameron Lester has an extensive educational background, holding an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School, where he studied from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, he earned a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia, completed between 1985 and 1988. His academic foundations in finance and economics have underpinned his successful career in investment banking and venture capital.