Katie Ryan Kieran
Director at Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
- Role
- Director at Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
- Location
- Baltimore, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katie Ryan Kieran
Results-driven finance professional with a track record of advising middle-market business owners and executing over $2 billion in M&A and private financing transactions. Demonstrates strong analytical, financial-modeling and due-diligence capabilities—backed by a BS in Business Administration/Mathematics from Boston College and an MBA with Honors from The Wharton School. Brings former entrepreneurial and NCAA Division I collegiate athlete experience and a partnership mindset to guide clients through strategic exits and value creation. Key strengths include mentoring of junior staff, client leadership, strategic advisory, and collaborating effectively with senior management teamsCertified Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst as offered by the Corporate Finance Institute
Experience
Director
Jan 2025 — Present
Chesapeake Corporate Advisors, LLC (\"CCA\") is a boutique investment bank and corporate advisory firm. The firm takes a collaborative, holistic approach when partnering with emerging growth and middle market companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. CCA\'s services include strategic advisory services, investment banking services, and valuation & financial analyses. Sectors of focus include government contracting, business services, and engineering & construction. • To date at CCA, completed 11 deals with over $700M in transaction value • A leader on the investment banking team with the role of building and maintaining client relationships with C-Suite executives• Responsible for managing multiple transactions at a time and anticipating next steps to ensure a smoother process for clients• Execution responsibilities involve managing junior staff during the deal process from kick-off to closing• Involved in recruiting efforts for junior investment bankers; interview and provide feedback on candidates
Education
Boston College
BS, Business & Mathematics
1998 — 2002
The Wharton School
MBA, Finance
2007 — 2009
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst
Skills
- Valuation
- Investment Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- New Business Development
- Corporate Development
- Strategy
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Analysis
- Due Diligence
- Sell Side
- Buy-Side
- Financial Sponsors
- Leveraged Finance
- Private Equity
- Finance
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