Michael Long
About Michael Long
Michael Long is the Managing Director and Global Head of Tech-Enabled Services at Jefferies, with extensive experience in investment banking and acquisitions.
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Michael Long serves as the Managing Director and Global Head of Tech-Enabled Services at Jefferies, a role he has held since 2017. Based in New York, New York, he plays a crucial role in overseeing and directing the company's tech-enabled services.
Professional Experience at Jefferies
Since 2017, Michael Long has been with Jefferies, where he holds the position of Managing Director and Global Head of Tech-Enabled Services. In this role, he has led significant transactions, including the advisory for the sale of Ten-X Commercial to CoStar Group for $190 million and the sale of Appriss's 50% stake to Clearlake Capital Partners, valued over $1 billion.
Career at Wells Fargo Securities
From 2004 to 2017, Michael Long was Managing Director at Wells Fargo Securities, within their TMT Investment Banking division. During this period, he was instrumental in high-profile deals such as the acquisition of Dell Services by NTT DATA for $3.1 billion, the sale of Choicepoint to Reed Elsevier for $4.1 billion, and the acquisition of Global Imaging Systems by Xerox for $1.7 billion.
Education and Academic Background
Michael Long holds an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he specialized in Finance from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, he earned a BA in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, completing his studies from 1993 to 1997.
Earlier Professional Roles
Before joining Wells Fargo Securities, Michael Long held various roles. He was Director of Acquisitions at The Cole Companies from 2000 to 2002, an Associate at Archon Group from 1998 to 2000, and an Analyst at Empire Financial Group from 1997 to 1998, gaining diverse experiences across different financial sectors.