J.P. Morgan Accelerates Growth Strategy for Its Global Innovation Economy Business
Together, they will lead a team of more than 350 dedicated bankers, providing financial and advisory solutions to over 6,000 IE companies globally. Since 2016, CB has steadily built its IE business to support high-growth companies, startups, founders and venture capital (VC) firms across the Technology, Disruptive Commerce, Life Sciences, ClimateTech and Healthcare IT industries. The firm has also entered new markets, expanding its geographic footprint to collaborate with IE clients in the U.K., Ireland, Nordics, Germany, Australia, Israel and China.
Together, they will lead a team of more than 350 dedicated bankers, providing financial and advisory solutions to over 6,000 IE companies globally. Since 2016, CB has steadily built its IE business to support high-growth companies, startups, founders and venture capital (VC) firms across the Technology, Disruptive Commerce, Life Sciences, ClimateTech and Healthcare IT industries. The firm has also entered new markets, expanding its geographic footprint to collaborate with IE clients in the U.K., Ireland, Nordics, Germany, Australia, Israel and China.
Together, they will lead a team of more than 350 dedicated bankers, providing financial and advisory solutions to over 6,000 IE companies globally. Since 2016, CB has steadily built its IE business to support high-growth companies, startups, founders and venture capital (VC) firms across the Technology, Disruptive Commerce, Life Sciences, ClimateTech and Healthcare IT industries. The firm has also entered new markets, expanding its geographic footprint to collaborate with IE clients in the U.K., Ireland, Nordics, Germany, Australia, Israel and China.
Together, they will lead a team of more than 350 dedicated bankers, providing financial and advisory solutions to over 6,000 IE companies globally. Since 2016, CB has steadily built its IE business to support high-growth companies, startups, founders and venture capital (VC) firms across the Technology, Disruptive Commerce, Life Sciences, ClimateTech and Healthcare IT industries. The firm has also entered new markets, expanding its geographic footprint to collaborate with IE clients in the U.K., Ireland, Nordics, Germany, Australia, Israel and China.
“The founders and investors who make up the Innovation Economy are tackling some of the biggest issues facing our world today. They’re creating jobs, technology and opportunities that are uplifting communities and driving the global economy forward,” said John Simmons, Head of CB Middle Market Banking at J.P. Morgan. “We’re committed to supporting this critical segment, and John and Melissa’s industry expertise and extensive experience will provide coast-to-coast leadership during this pivotal time for our clients.”
China joins J.P. Morgan after 27 years at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), where he most recently served as President of SVB Capital and was responsible for the fund management business across VC, funds of funds and direct funds. He previously led SVB’s North America technology banking teams and the company’s corporate venturing group, early-stage banking services, global gateway program, credit solutioning group and corporate finance.
