Lou Celli

Executive Director at J.P. Morgan

Lou Celli is the Executive Director of the Innovation Economy, Technology & Disruptive Commerce Group at JPMorgan Chase & Co., a position he has held since February 2024. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, he focuses on the technology and disruptive commerce sectors, particularly in the Midwest. His role involves supporting start-ups and early-stage companies in scaling their operations and adapting to market opportunities and challenges. Celli collaborates with various partners within JPMorgan to provide comprehensive banking solutions across all stages of a company's lifecycle, including areas such as Treasury, Credit, and Investment Banking.1

Before becoming Executive Director, Celli served as Vice President in the same group from March 2022 to February 2024, and prior to that, he held various positions within JPMorgan, including managing a portfolio of middle-market clients in the franchise and restaurant sectors. His extensive experience in banking also includes roles in investment banking and financial analysis, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions in the food and beverage industry.1

Experience

Executive Director - Innovation Economy, Technology & Disruptive Commerce Group at J.P. Morgan (February 2024 - Present)

Vice President - Innovation Economy, Technology & Disruptive Commerce Group at J.P. Morgan (March 2022 - February 2024), Vice President - Franchise & Restaurant Group at J.P. Morgan (August 2018 - March 2022), Vice President - Consumer & Retail Investment Banking at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC (June 2015 - August 2018), Assistant Vice President, Product Specialist at J.P. Morgan (April 2014 - June 2015), Investment Banking Associate - Food & Beverage at J.H. Chapman Group, LLC / Arvon Advisors, LLC (August 2010 - April 2014), Senior Analyst - Valuation and Financial Opinions Group at Stout Risius Ross, Inc. (February 2008 - May 2009), Senior Financial Analyst - Treasury Department, Corporate Finance Group at Allstate (August 2006 - February 2008), Consultant at Coleman Entrepreneurship Center (September 2004 - August 2006)