Chris Cottrell
About Chris Cottrell
Chris Cottrell is the Managing Director at Jefferies, with extensive experience in global mergers and acquisitions within the entertainment and digital media sectors.
Company
Chris Cottrell is currently serving as Managing Director at Jefferies, a global investment banking firm. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in New York, United States. Jefferies is known for providing a wide range of financial services including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and asset management.
Title
Chris Cottrell holds the title of Managing Director at Jefferies. Prior to this, he held several key roles in various financial institutions including Credit Suisse and UBS Investment Bank. His extensive experience as a Managing Director in both New York and London has made him a prominent figure in the global finance sector.
Previous Roles at Credit Suisse
Chris Cottrell was employed at Credit Suisse where he served in multiple high-impact roles. From 2018 to 2020, he was the Managing Director and Global Head of Entertainment in the Greater New York City Area. Prior to that, he served as the Managing Director and Head of Media EMEA in London from 2014 to 2018. Cottrell also briefly held the role of Managing Director from 2013 to 2014 in New York, NY.
Role at UBS Investment Bank
From 2008 to 2010, Chris Cottrell was a Director at UBS Investment Bank. During his tenure, he was involved in managing critical financial transactions and providing strategic advisory services. His role contributed to the bank's operational efficiency and market competitiveness.
Education and Expertise
Chris Cottrell holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, which he completed between 2003 and 2005. He also holds a commerce degree from The University of British Columbia, completed from 1990 to 1992. His educational background has equipped him with deep expertise in global mergers and acquisitions, particularly within the entertainment and digital media sectors. He has played a significant role in high-profile transactions and projects in these industries.