Profile
Mathew joins ICG from ION, a private fintech company with leading market positions in financial software and data, where he was CEO of ScION Tech Growth.
Prior to this, Mathew held numerous leadership roles at Credit Suisse in London and New York.
Most recently as Co-Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets in London with responsibility for Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt and Equity Capital Markets and the Investment Banking sector and country coverage teams.
In this role, Mathew also chaired the Global Credit Products Capital Commitment Committee in London and coordinated Credit Suisse’s underwriting and capital commitment activities.
Over the course of his career, Mathew has led market leading franchises, built deep client relationships, serving private equity firms, corporates, institutional investors and entrepreneurs.
Mathew Cestar active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SCION TECH GROWTH I | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-10-06 |
| SCION TECH GROWTH II | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-12-22 |
| ScION 2 Sponsor LLC | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity)
 Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity) (ICG) is a private equity division of Intermediate Capital Group Plc founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2023-06-20 |
Former positions of Mathew Cestar
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-12-31 |
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| Private companies | 5 |
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Credit Suisse Group AG
 Credit Suisse Group AG Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Group AG is a holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the following four divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Bank, Swiss Bank and Asset Management and four geographic regions: Switzerland, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific, and Americas. The Wealth Management division offers comprehensive wealth management and investment solutions, tailored financing, and advisory services to ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high net-worth (HNW) individuals and external asset managers. The Investment Bank division offers a broad range of financial products and services focused on client-driven businesses and also supports Credit Suisse’s Wealth Management division and its clients. The Swiss Bank division offers comprehensive advice and a wide range of financial solutions to private, corporate, and institutional clients in Switzerland. The Asset Management division offers investment solutions and services globally to a broad range of clients, including pension funds, governments, foundations and endowments, corporations, and individuals. The company was founded by Alfred Escher on July 5, 1856 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Finance |
Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity)
Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity) (ICG) is a private equity division of Intermediate Capital Group Plc founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Finance |
ScION Tech Growth I
 ScION Tech Growth I Financial ConglomeratesFinance ScION Tech Growth I operates as a blank check company, which was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. It intends to focus on technology-enabled businesses that offer specific technology solutions, broader technology software and services in the financial services sector. The company was founded on October 7, 2020 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
ScION Tech Growth II
 ScION Tech Growth II Financial ConglomeratesFinance ScION Tech Growth II operates as a blank check company. Its objective is for effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on December 23, 2020 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Finance |
| ScION 2 Sponsor LLC |
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