Douglas Porter
About Douglas Porter
Douglas Porter serves as the Director of Capital Markets and Corporate Finance at Liberty Global, where he has contributed to the company's expansion in over 30 countries. He has a background in finance, having previously worked at J.P. Morgan, Barclays Investment Bank, and Blackrock.
Work at Liberty Global
Douglas Porter serves as the Director of Capital Markets and Corporate Finance at Liberty Global since 2016. In this role, he has contributed to the company's expansion in over 30 countries across Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. He has played a key role in developing market-leading products that utilize next-generation networks. His efforts have also supported the provision of services to over ten million mobile subscribers and facilitated WiFi access across six million points.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Liberty Global, Douglas Porter held significant positions in the finance sector. He worked at J.P. Morgan as Vice President of Acquisition and Leveraged Finance from 2014 to 2016 in New York. Prior to that, he was employed at Barclays Investment Bank as an Analyst - Associate in Leveraged Finance from 2009 to 2014. His career began at BlackRock, where he served as an Analyst from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Porter earned a Master of Science in Finance from the Dyson School of Design Engineering, studying from 2007 to 2008. He also holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of St Andrews, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in finance and economics, contributing to his expertise in capital markets and corporate finance.
Background in Leveraged Finance
Douglas Porter has extensive experience in leveraged finance, having worked in various roles that focused on acquisition and leveraged finance. His tenure at Barclays Investment Bank and J.P. Morgan allowed him to develop a deep understanding of financial markets and corporate finance strategies, which he has applied in his current role at Liberty Global.