Christopher Gaertner
Director/Board Member at FINTECH EVOLUTION ACQUISITION GROUP
Net worth: 49 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Christopher Gaertner is currently the Chairman at Brand Engagement Network, Inc. He is also a Director at Ravenswood Solutions, Inc. and an Independent Director at Fintech Evolution Acquisition Group.
Previously, he served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer, CFO & Director at DHC Acquisition Corp.
He was also the Vice Chairman & Head-Technology Investment Banking at Rothschild & Co. (United States) from 2017 to 2020.
Prior to that, he held the position of Head-Technology Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. from 2005 to 2012.
From 2012 to 2017, he was the Global Head-Corporate Finance Technology at Credit Suisse Group AG.
Mr. Gaertner holds a graduate degree from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York, an undergraduate degree from US Military Academy, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
21.71% | 2024-03-26 | 7,319,835 ( 21.71% ) | 49 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Christopher Gaertner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FINTECH EVOLUTION ACQUISITION GROUP | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-28 |
Ravenswood Solutions, Inc.
 Ravenswood Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ravenswood Solutions, Inc. is a subsidiary of SRI International that provides technology and services for combat training, test and evaluation of vehicles and equipment, and policy analysis events to government agencies and commercial clients. The private company is based in Fremont, CA. The company's packages include high-fidelity instrumentation, advanced positioning and mapping, realistic training effects, and turnkey support services that are customized for each client. Ravenswood has over 20 years of experience in technology insertion, training support, and sustainment services. The company is the leading provider of mobile instrumented training and performance assessment for military ground troops and other security forces. The CEO of the company is Kipp Peppel. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Christopher Gaertner
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Rothschild & Co. (United States)
 Rothschild & Co. (United States) Regional BanksFinance Part of Rothschild Concordia SAS, Rothschild & Co. (United States) is a banking services provider. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-31 |
Credit Suisse Group AG /US/
 Credit Suisse Group AG /US/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Credit Suisse Group AG /US/ engages in the provision of financial solutions. It offers services for private banking, investment banking, and asset management. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-04-30 |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC). | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-12-31 |
| DHC ACQU | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of Christopher Gaertner
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Graduate Degree |
| US Military Academy | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Rothschild & Co. (United States)
Rothschild & Co. (United States) Regional BanksFinance Part of Rothschild Concordia SAS, Rothschild & Co. (United States) is a banking services provider. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA. | Finance |
Credit Suisse Group AG /US/
Credit Suisse Group AG /US/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Credit Suisse Group AG /US/ engages in the provision of financial solutions. It offers services for private banking, investment banking, and asset management. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Ravenswood Solutions, Inc.
Ravenswood Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ravenswood Solutions, Inc. is a subsidiary of SRI International that provides technology and services for combat training, test and evaluation of vehicles and equipment, and policy analysis events to government agencies and commercial clients. The private company is based in Fremont, CA. The company's packages include high-fidelity instrumentation, advanced positioning and mapping, realistic training effects, and turnkey support services that are customized for each client. Ravenswood has over 20 years of experience in technology insertion, training support, and sustainment services. The company is the leading provider of mobile instrumented training and performance assessment for military ground troops and other security forces. The CEO of the company is Kipp Peppel. | Commercial Services |
DHC Acquisition Corp.
 DHC Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance DHC Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, which engages in seeking a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on December 22, 2020 and is headquartered in Southlake, TX. | Finance |
Fintech Evolution Acquisition Group
 Fintech Evolution Acquisition Group Financial ConglomeratesFinance Fintech Evolution Acquisition Group operates as a blank check company with the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase and reorganization or similar transaction with one or more businesses. The company was founded on December 15, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC). | Finance |
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