David Praet

David Praet is a finance professional with extensive experience in investment banking, consulting, and corporate finance. He has been promoted to Managing Director at Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors, a middle-market investment bank.34

Praet joined Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors in 2014 when the investment bank was spun off from Doeren Mayhew.2 He has 10 years of experience in the field, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, including buy-side and sell-side advisory, divestitures, debt and equity capital raising, and recapitalizations.2

Throughout his career, Praet has represented both private and public companies in domestic and international transactions across various industries, including industrial manufacturing, automotive, transportation, distribution, financial institutions, and business services.2

Praet holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a focus on finance and international business from Georgetown University. He also earned both a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Detroit Mercy.2 Additionally, he is a registered representative, holding Series 63 and 79 licenses.2

Colleagues describe Praet as detail-oriented and reliable, with a profound understanding of the transaction process and excellent management and organizational skills.12