SVB Leerink Continues Rapid Expansion with New Senior Managing Director in Leveraged Finance News provided by Share this article Share this article BOSTON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SVB Leerink, a leading investment bank specializing in healthcare and life sciences, today announced Thad Davis has joined the firm as a Senior Managing Director. Mr. Davis will be part of the team leading SVB Leerink's Leveraged Finance franchise, while contributing expertise that deepens the firm's strategic, M&A, and equity franchises. He joins recent hires Barry Blake, Global Co-Head of Investment Banking, and Robert Minear, Senior Managing Director, Financial Sponsors. "SVB Leerink is excited to welcome Thad. His experience encompasses all healthcare sub-sectors including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, services, devices, technology and managed care," said Barry Blake, Global Co-Head of Investment Banking. "Thad will provide immediate value to the team and will bring many significant client relationships that extend beyond his leveraged finance focus."