Brent was elected CEO in January of 2022, having previously been named president in 2021. Before becoming president, he was the global head of investment banking for William Blair, leading a business that comprises over 700 bankers on four continents serving clients in M&A advisory and growth financing assignments. Brent also serves on William Blair's Executive Committee, Extended Leadership Group, Pride Alliance, and Equity Commitment Committee, and the William Blair International, Ltd board. Since joining William Blair in 1997, Brent has led the firm's successful growth and reputation surge in the global investment banking marketplace by delivering world class service and outcomes f