1stWEST M&A Promotes Derek Koecher to Managing Director
July 02 2024 - 12:26PM
Business Wire
Koecher’s Expertise in Mobility, Fiber, Cloud,
and SaaS Stems from His Deep Understanding of Media, Technology,
and Telecom
1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions announced today that Derek
Koecher has been promoted from his role as Senior Advisor to
Managing Director. Koecher’s proven track record in executing
high-value transactions makes him a key asset for sellers and
private-equity buyers alike. His new role will further enhance
1stWEST M&A’s ability to guide clients through complex
carve-outs, buy and sell transactions, growth strategies, and the
negotiation of transaction compensation for founders and executive
teams.
Koecher’s extensive experience includes leadership roles at
Fortune 100 companies such as Verizon and CenturyLink, where he
facilitated over $100 billion in deal value across a diverse range
of transactions. He has been instrumental in orchestrating multiple
multi-billion dollar carve-outs, particularly in selling to private
equity and systems integrators. Starting his career as a risk
manager for a startup wireless communications company, Koecher
quickly ascended to significant roles in international telecom.
Notably, he played a pivotal role in the largest VC-backed deal in
Latin America and transformative acquisitions, including the sale
of CenturyLink data centers and tower carve-outs, along with
acquisitions in SaaS providers and cybersecurity. Koecher’s current
focus on AI, Language Models (LM), mobility, fiber, Cloud and SaaS
is deeply rooted in his profound understanding of the media,
technology, and telecom sectors.
“Derek is one of the most sought-after advisors in today's
leading M&A sectors, from telecom and SaaS to AI,” said Ted
Rieple, Managing Partner at 1stWEST M&A. “His outstanding
reputation, built over decades of service to major corporations
across the Americas, brings immense value to our firm. We are
thrilled to have him take on the role of Managing Director.”
About 1stWEST M&A
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions is an international
investment banking and advisory firm specializing in the lower
middle-market of companies. The firm offers a unique business
solutions platform, assisting owners and shareholders in selling
their companies, acquiring other businesses, and raising growth
capital. With Managing Directors located in the US, Mexico, Panama,
Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, 1stWEST M&A is uniquely
positioned to serve clients globally. More info:
https://1stwestmergersandacquisitions.com/
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John D. Wagner 1stWEST M&A LLC j.wagner@1stwestma.com