Mark H. Belford

Mark H. Belford is a seasoned investment banking professional with extensive experience in the consumer and retail sectors. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Consumer & Retail Investment Banking at Stephens, a position he has held since July 2020.13 In this role, Belford leads the firm's investment banking efforts in the Consumer Products and Specialty Retail sectors.2

Professional Experience

Belford has over 25 years of experience in the broader Consumer sector.2 His expertise includes:

• Executing mergers and acquisition transactions
• Providing fairness opinions
• Structuring debt, equity, and equity-linked capital transactions

His work has involved public, private, and closely-held companies across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.2

Career History

Before joining Stephens, Belford held several prominent positions:

• Managing Director and Co-Head of Consumer & Retail investment banking at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC (April 2015 - June 2020)3
• Managing Director and Co-Head of Consumer & Retail investment banking at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (2009 - 2015)3
• Executive Director of Retail & Apparel Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan & Co. (2005 - 2008)3
• Vice President at Lehman Brothers in their Consumer & Retail investment banking practice2

Education

Belford holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Emory University, which he earned between 1985 and 1989.3

Expertise

At Stephens, Belford's focus includes various subsectors within the consumer and retail space, such as:

• Apparel & Footwear
• Automotive Aftermarket Products
• Beauty & Personal Care
• Pet Products and Services
• Furniture and Furnishings
• Global Luxury
• Household Products
• Internet Retail
• Recreational & Leisure Products
• Specialty & Other Retail4

His extensive experience and specialized knowledge make him a valuable asset in providing investment banking services to both private and public companies in the U.S. and Europe.