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People·October 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM EDT·2 sources

Evercore appoints co-presidents as it sets up CEO succession contest

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What happened

  • Evercore elevated Nigel Dawn and Naveen Nataraj to co-presidents as part of its CEO succession planning.
  • John Weinberg will remain chief executive for at least three years, according to the Financial Times.
Minimum remaining CEO tenure
at least three years

Why it matters

The leadership reshuffle matters to M&A and corporate-finance professionals because it signals how Evercore is preparing continuity and future leadership at a major advisory firm.

What to watch. The future CEO succession contest and any further leadership appointments.

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Timeline

  1. First reported by Financial TimesOct 18
    Evercore appoints co-presidents as it sets up CEO succession contest
  2. Banking Dive reportsOct 19
    Investment bank Evercore names 2 co-presidents

Who is involved

Evercore appoints co-presidents as it sets up CEO succession …EvercoreEVRNigel DawnNaveen NatarajJohn Weinberg
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Sources (2)

  1. Financial TimesOct 18
    Evercore appoints co-presidents as it sets up CEO succession contest
  2. Banking DiveOct 19
    Investment bank Evercore names 2 co-presidents

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