Award Recognizes Outstanding Leaders and
Dealmakers with Notable Impact on the Industry
BOSTON, Feb. 25,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstone Partners, a leading
middle market investment banking firm, is pleased to share
that Tess Oxenstierna, Managing Director and the firm's Head of
Aerospace, Defense, Government & Security Group, has been named
Investment Banker of the Year by the Global M&A Network.
Presented at the 16th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards in
New York on February 6, 2025, this award recognizes
outstanding leaders and dealmakers who demonstrate exceptional
industry expertise and impact each year.
With more than 35 years of experience in the defense
space—spanning roles in government, corporate strategy, and
investment banking—Oxenstierna brings deep domain insight to her
work with clients. In her time at Capstone, she has led multiple
key transactions in high-growth markets such as Command, Control,
Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance (C4ISR), and Air, Land, Sea & Space (ALSS)
Systems.
Oxenstierna holds a PhD in War Studies from King's College
London, as well as a Master's degree in Law & Diplomacy from
the Fletcher School at Tufts University and the Kennedy School of
Government at Harvard University.
Previously, she served as Global Head of Equities Strategy at
Lehman Brothers and Director of Corporate Development and Strategy
at Raytheon. Prior to joining the private sector, she served in the
Reagan White House, U.S. Department of State, and NATO
Headquarters, and holds the rank of Commander, U.S. Navy Reserve
(ret.).
Oxenstierna serves on the Board of the National Medal of Honor -
Center for Leadership and the U.S. Navy League and is also a member
of the National Defense Industry Association and National Security
Space Association. She is a consistently featured speaker at
industry events, including the Satellite Show, MILSAT Symposium,
Thompson Reuters' A&D Summit, and more. This recognition builds
on several others Oxenstierna has garnered in recent years,
including Top Woman Dealmaker, Industrials Deal of the Year
(Mid-Market), and Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year.
Oxenstierna commented, "As a former U.S. Navy officer and
government and defense industry representative, I feel honored to
continue contributing to our national security mission, by
supporting a robust industry for our warfighters."
Oxenstierna was appointed Capstone's Head of Aerospace, Defense,
Government & Security in 2024. Since the recent appointment,
she has overseen the publication of regular industry
insights—including Capstone's annual Aerospace, Defense, Government
& Security M&A Report—and expanded her leadership role to
enhance the industry group's operations in tandem with the broader
firm's strategy. This includes plans for continued growth of its
sector coverage in 2025 with the addition of exceptional talent to
expand upon Capstone's domain expertise.
She recently led the successful sale of Spin Systems—a data
analytics and AI/ML-driven intelligence visualization firm—to Diné
Development Corporation, a Navajo Nation owned company,
highlighting how technology modernization is increasingly integral
to government IT and defense operations. For her work leading this
transaction, Oxenstierna also took home M&A Deal of the
Year—alongside colleague and Capstone's Co-Head of Industrials Ted
Polk, who received Government IT Services Deal of the Year award
for his work advising AstreaX on its sale to DC Capital
Partners.
John Ferrara, Founder &
President of Capstone Partners, added, "Tess is a highly respected
leader within our firm and the industry; we're proud to see this
well-deserved recognition and have her represent Capstone amongst
our peers. With Tess at the helm, Capstone's Aerospace, Defense,
Government & Security Group is a vibrant practice that has a
prominent role in our strategic growth plans."
ABOUT GLOBAL M&A NETWORK
Global M&A Network is
a diversified news, information media, and forums company, as well
as the host of various prestigious awards ceremonies honoring top
talent in the M&A space. The Network produces high-quality
"Intelligence Forums" and the world's most prestigious M&A,
Turnaround, and female leadership "Atlas Awards." For more
information, visit www.globalmanetwork.com.
ABOUT CAPSTONE PARTNERS
For over 20 years, the firm
has been a trusted advisor to leading middle market companies,
offering a fully integrated range of investment banking and
financial advisory services uniquely tailored to help owners,
investors, and creditors through each stage of the company's
lifecycle. Capstone's services include M&A advisory, debt and
equity placement, corporate restructuring, special situations,
valuation and fairness opinions, and financial advisory services.
Headquartered in Boston, the firm
has 175+ professionals across the U.S. With 12 dedicated industry
groups, Capstone delivers sector-specific expertise through large,
cross-functional teams. Capstone is a subsidiary of Huntington
Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ: HBAN). For more information, visit
www.capstonepartners.com.
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