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D.J. Palmer

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Managing Director at Ascend Capital Group
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

D. J. Palmer is an accomplished Managing Director at Ascend Capital Group, specializing in investment banking for technology, media, and software companies. A member of the Forbes Finance Council and an MBA graduate, he has extensive experience advising firms on strategic transactions.

He is a highly decorated professional, having received both the "Americas Rising Star Dealmaker" award and the "Annual Emerging Leaders Award" in 2022, recognizing him as a top young M&A professional.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Priorities

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GovTech M&A
He has recently led multiple transactions in the government technology sector, advising clients like MyGov and MCCi on strategic acquisitions.
Software Investments
His primary focus is on the software industry, where he has guided companies such as KnowledgeLake and Kaseware through significant investment processes.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Managing Director
Ascend Capital Group
2-2021 - 10-2022
Director
Ascend Capital Group
10-2020
Official Member
Forbes Finance Council
1-2019 - 2-2021
Vice President
Ascend Capital Group
2-2017 - 12-2018
Investment Banking
District Capital Partners
In the press

Media appearances

Ascend Capital Group Promotes Douglas Palmer to Managing Director. Featured in CityBiz
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Ascend Announces Promotion of DJ Palmer to Director. Featured in Ascend Capital Group (Press Release)
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Education
2010 - 2014
Master of Business Administration
Towson University
2010 - 2014
Master of Business Administration
University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business
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