Laurence Braham

Laurence Braham is the Global Co-Head of Technology Banking at UBS, a position he has held since August 2023, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has an extensive background in investment banking, particularly in the technology sector.

Professional Background

Before joining UBS, Braham served as the Global Chairman of Investment Banking at Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank for a brief period in 2023. He was with Barclays for 17 years, where he held various roles, including Managing Director and Global Head of Technology Investment Banking. His tenure at Barclays included leading the Global Semiconductor Investment Banking division.

Braham's career also includes significant experience at other major financial institutions. He was a Managing Director at Lehman Brothers and Citigroup Markets & Banking, focusing on technology investment banking in both roles.

Education

He earned a Master’s degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) from the University of Oxford, completing his studies between 1987 and 1990.

Recent Developments

Braham's move to UBS is part of a larger trend of senior bankers transitioning from Barclays to UBS, particularly following UBS's acquisition of Credit Suisse. This shift reflects strategic hiring efforts by UBS to bolster its investment banking capabilities in the technology sector.12