Christian Meissner is a Partner at BDT & MSD Partners, bringing over 30 years of experience in global finance. He has held senior leadership roles, including CEO of the Investment Bank at Credit Suisse and Global Head of Corporate and Investment Banking at Bank of America. He is a graduate of Princeton University.
He is a skilled political operator known for combining a collegiate approach with a competitive edge to build strong teams. He played a key role in navigating Bank of America through the post-2008 crisis and managed Lehman Brothers acquisition by Nomura.
Unique fact: Christian is an Austrian native who has built a distinguished career leading major European and American financial institutions.
Christian Meissner
Partner at BDT & MSD Partners
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Investment Banking Leadership
Has led the investment banking divisions of major global firms like Credit Suisse and Bank of America, shaping their strategy through significant market events.
Family Office Advisory
His current role at BDT & MSD Partners focuses on providing capital and strategic advice to founders, family offices, and founder-led companies, particularly in Europe.
Wealth Management Integration
At Credit Suisse, he was tasked with bridging the investment bank and wealth management divisions to better serve ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurial clients.
Media Appearances
Former Credit Suisse investment bank boss Christian Meissner joins merchant bank BDT & MSD Partners. Featured in Financial News London
Work History
5-2023 - 1-2024
Partner at BDT & MSD Partners
5-2021 - 9-2022
CEO Investment Bank at Credit Suisse
11-2020 - 5-2021
Vice Chairman and Co-Head of Investment Banking Advisory, Wealth Management at Credit Suisse
7-2010 - 3-2019
Global Head of Corporate and Investment Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Co-CEO, EMEA at Lehman Brothers
Partner at Goldman Sachs International
Education
1987 - 1990
B.A. from Princeton University
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Location : New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Designation : Partner at BDT & MSD Partners
