Keith M Sipes
About Keith M Sipes
Keith M. Sipes serves as the Managing Director and Group Head of Technology, Media, and Communications Corporate & Investment Banking at Synovus. He has extensive experience in strategic advisory and corporate finance, having held senior positions at various financial institutions and successfully completed over 100 M&A and Corporate Finance assignments.
Current Role at Synovus
Keith M Sipes serves as the Managing Director and Group Head of Technology, Media, and Communications Corporate & Investment Banking at Synovus. He has held this position since 2022, operating from Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he focuses on providing strategic advisory and corporate finance services tailored to the technology and media sectors.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Prior to his current role, Sipes held several significant positions in investment banking. He worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for over a decade, where he progressed from Director of Global Technology, Media, and Telecom Investment Banking to Fixed Income Sales & Trading. He also served as Vice President at Lazard and as Global Head of Technology, Media, and Telecom Investment Banking at Sterne Agee. His experience spans various firms, including Thomas Weisel Partners and Berenson & Company.
Educational Background
Keith M Sipes studied at Colgate University, where he earned an A.B. in English and Philosophy from 1990 to 1994. He furthered his education at Columbia Business School, obtaining an MBA in Accounting and Finance from 1998 to 2000. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and investment banking.
Expertise in Corporate Finance
Sipes specializes in complex financial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, restructuring, joint ventures, and leveraged buyouts. He has successfully completed over 100 M&A and Corporate Finance assignments, with a total value exceeding $100 billion and gross proceeds over $40 billion. His expertise extends to shareholder defense strategies and equity and debt financing.
Industry Knowledge and Focus
Keith M Sipes possesses extensive knowledge of the Technology, Media, and Communications industry. His focus areas include digital media, e-commerce, and mobile technologies. He has experience in strategic advisory and corporate finance services across various industries, including fintech/insurtech and tech-enabled services.