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James Lindsay

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Investment Banker at LionTree LLC
📍 New York, New York, United States

James Lindsay is a Managing Director at LionTree, specializing in mergers and acquisitions within the media, music, and entertainment sectors. His extensive career includes senior roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and he is a graduate of the University of Warwick with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

Outside of finance, James has a palpable passion for the music industrys evolution, a topic he discusses on podcasts and in his writing. He and his wife also support charitable causes, including New York-based organizations focused on helping the homeless.

He co-authored a chapter in LionTrees annual letter titled "The Universe in a Song, " reflecting his deep engagement with the music business beyond deal-making.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Investment Banker
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Music Industry M&A
He has advised on major deals like the sale of 300 Entertainment and frequently discusses the music sector's outlook on LionTree's official podcast.
Media & Publishing Deals
He is active in high-profile media transactions, having recently advised on a significant bid for The Telegraph newspaper group.
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Career

Work history

8-2016
Investment Banker
LionTree LLC
6-2016 - 7-2016
Bike Messenger
UberRUSH
2-2016 - 5-2016
Managing Director
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
2-2013 - 1-2016
Director
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
6-2010 - 1-2013
Vice President
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
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Education
2000 - 2003
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
University of Warwick
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