Liontree’s Kim Joins Harris Williams to Co-Head Tech Group
Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, has announced the hiring of Liontree’s Paul Kim to co-head its Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) group. Kim will join the firm’s Richmond, Virginia office and will work alongside current TMT co-head, David Turner.
Kim brings over 20 years of experience in the technology, media, and telecom sectors to Harris Williams. He has held various leadership roles at Liontree, a merchant bank and advisory firm, since 2013. During his tenure, Kim has advised on over $100 billion in transactions, including the sale of Shazam to Apple and the merger of Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable.
Harris Williams’ TMT Group
Harris Williams’ TMT group provides M&A advisory services to companies in the technology, media, and telecom sectors. The group has advised on over 200 transactions since its inception in 2000, including the sale of Skype to Microsoft and the sale of Hulu to Disney.
The group is led by co-heads David Turner and Paul Kim. Turner has been with Harris Williams since 2000 and has advised on over $50 billion in transactions. Kim brings a wealth of experience in the technology, media, and telecom sectors to the group.
Harris Williams’ Growth Strategy
Harris Williams has been expanding its presence in the technology, media, and telecom sectors in recent years. In 2018, the firm opened an office in San Francisco to better serve its clients in the West Coast. The firm has also hired several senior bankers in the TMT group, including former Goldman Sachs banker David Pottruck and former Credit Suisse banker Eric Huang.
The hiring of Kim is part of Harris Williams’ growth strategy in the TMT sector. The firm is looking to capitalize on the increasing demand for M&A advisory services in the technology, media, and telecom sectors.
Kim’s Role at Harris Williams
As co-head of the TMT group, Kim will be responsible for leading the firm’s advisory services in the technology, media, and telecom sectors. He will work closely with Turner to identify and pursue new opportunities in the sector.
Kim will also be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with clients in the sector. He will work with the firm’s bankers to provide strategic advice to clients on M&A transactions.
Kim’s Reaction to Joining Harris Williams
Kim expressed his excitement about joining Harris Williams. He said, “I am thrilled to join Harris Williams and to work alongside David Turner to lead the TMT group. Harris Williams has a long history of advising clients in the technology, media, and telecom sectors, and I am looking forward to helping the firm continue to grow in this space.”
Harris Williams’ Reaction to Kim’s Hiring
Harris Williams’ CEO, John Stewart, expressed his enthusiasm about Kim joining the firm. He said, “Paul is a highly respected banker in the technology, media, and telecom sectors, and we are thrilled to have him join the firm. His experience and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in the TMT sector.”
Conclusion
Harris Williams has hired Paul Kim from Liontree to co-head its Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) group. Kim brings over 20 years of experience in the technology, media, and telecom sectors to Harris Williams and will work alongside current TMT co-head, David Turner. The hiring of Kim is part of Harris Williams’ growth strategy in the TMT sector and is expected to help the firm capitalize on the increasing demand for M&A advisory services in the sector.