Acorn Growth Companies announced today that aerospace industry veteran Robert Hinaman has been appointed to Vice President and Managing Director of the firm’s East Coast office.

 

Hinaman has over 25 years experience in global mergers and acquisitions and international capital markets. His primary industry focus is aerospace and defense and government information technology, and he has been involved in over $10 billion of transactions over his investment banking career.

 

“We are thrilled that Bob has decided to join us at Acorn,” said Rick Nagel, a partner in Acorn Growth Companies. “His experiences are many and varied and serve as an excellent fit for our firm as we continue to execute our strategy of investing in aerospace and defense companies. His presence on the East Coast will enhance Acorn’s reach with key industry leaders and capital markets.”
 

Prior to joining Acorn, Bob was a partner at WWC Capital where he was responsible of origination and execution of aerospace and defense M&A and capital raising transactions. Prior to WWC, he headed a strategic/financial advisory firm advising private equity, hedge funds and family offices on developing business platforms in the commercial aerospace segment where he provided merger and acquisition deal strategy, deal execution and capital structuring advice.
 

 “Bob’s network and industry knowledge combined with his superior financial background are unequaled and will serve Acorn and its investors well in the future,” said Jeff Davis an Acorn Partner.”
 

At Jefferies Quarterdeck, Bob was responsible for origination and execution of M&A mandates for aerospace and defense clients including major systems integrators, middle market companies and private equity investors. He also originated equity, convertible and high yield debt transactions for middle market companies, and developed and expanded the firm’s European platform including management responsibilities for the firm’s London office.
 

Bob worked  for over 20 years in Europe for both Chase Manhattan and Chemical Bank.,and was Managing Director for Global Mergers and Acquisitions for Chase based in London and Frankfurt. He advised a number of European aerospace and defense companies as well as developed Chase’s M&A presence in Germany. He was non-executive Chairman from 1996-2000 of Huntsworth PLC , London Stock Exchange listed company providing market research, brand consulting and media services to healthcare, airline, retailing and information technology companies.
 

Acorn Growth Companies is an aerospace and defense private equity firm with more than $60 million under management. The firm invests in both early and latter stage opportunities that support the aerospace sector.