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Gareth Petsch

Go-getter · DISC type d
Managing Director at pH Partners
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Gareth Petsch is the Managing Director at pH Partners, where he leads the Healthcare Services and Debt Advisory verticals. He has deep expertise in healthcare M&A and capital markets, having founded the Healthcare Services team at Citi. Colleagues and partners describe him as dynamic, creative, and driven.

Originally from Durban, South Africa, Gareth relocated to the United States in the late 1990s to begin his banking career. He currently resides in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife and three children, balancing a demanding professional life with family commitments.

Unique fact: He was recognized as a Washington, D. C. SmartCEO Top Banker for his expertise in healthcare finance.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Gareth shows up

Fast-Paced
Challenger
Direct & Candid

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Priorities

Topics Gareth cares about

Healthcare M&A
He leads the healthcare services vertical at his firm and frequently speaks on M&A activity and deal success stories at industry conferences.
Dental Investing (DSOs)
His work since founding Citi's healthcare group in 2012 has focused on supporting Dental Service Organizations, and he actively networks at top DSO conferences.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Managing Director
pH Partners
7-2023 - 4-2024
Partner
Abacus Investments
5-2012 - 7-2023
Director of Healthcare Specialty Group
Citi
2-2013 - 4-2021
National Director of SBA Lending
Citi
4-2007 - 5-2012
Healthcare Banking Specialist
PNC Healthcare Banking
In the press

Media appearances

Gareth Petsch | pH Partners – Mergr Profile. Featured in Mergr (Goldengate Binder)
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Healthcare Capital Markets Investor Summit 2022 – Speaker Book (includes Gareth Petsch, Managing Director, pH Partners). Featured in Healthcare Capital Markets
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Education
S79
FINRA
Education details unavailable
Varsity College - Durban, South Africa
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

d

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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