Donald Grava

Donald W. Grava is a prominent figure in the investment banking and mergers and acquisitions industry. He is the founder and president of Versailles Group, Ltd., an M&A advisory firm.1 With a diverse background in finance and corporate operations, Grava brings extensive experience to his role.

Professional Background

Grava's career includes several notable positions:

• Founder and President of Versailles Group, Ltd.1
• Former First Vice President at ELM Securities Inc., a New York-based investment banking firm1
• Worked at Warburg Paribas Becker in New York City1
• Held strategic and financial planning roles at two Fortune 200 companies1
• Started his career at Coopers & Lybrand1

Education and Credentials

Grava's educational background and professional certifications include:

• B.A. in Economics from Yale University1
• M.B.A. from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business1
• Holds multiple Securities Licenses: SIE, 7, 14, 24, 27, 66, 79, and 99, sanctioned by FINRA1

Professional Associations

In addition to his primary role at Versailles Group, Grava is involved in several professional associations:

• Founding Member and Executive Committee Member of the Boston Chapter of the Private Directors Association (PDA)1
• Served as Treasurer for the PDA Boston Chapter1

Other Involvements

Grava has also been involved in other business and charitable endeavors:

• Founder of VGL Global LLC, a FINRA registered broker-dealer (sold in 2018)1
• Registered Representative of Finalis Securities LLC1
• Previously served on the Board of Directors of The Jebb Center for Autistic Adult Living from 2013 to 20211

Donald Grava's LinkedIn username is indeed "donaldgrava-global-mergers-acquisitions-divestitures"2, which reflects his expertise in the field of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.