BGL's Summer Analyst Program recognized as a Top 20 Overall Excellence Winner by Abode. Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce that its Summer Analyst Program has been named one of the Top 20 Winners in Abode's inaugural Early-Career Engagement Awards. Abode, a talent experience platform that helps enterprise HR, L&D, and talent acquisition teams recruit, engage, and develop employees across the full talent lifecycle, named BGL as a Top 20 Overall Excellence Winner, which is given to programs recognized across all five award categories, including mentorship, keep-warm programming, community building, renege prevention, and intern-to-full-time conversion. This award follows BGL's recent recognition as a Top 10 Investment Banking internship by Vault, a leader in data-driven employer rankings and reviews, which placed BGL ninth overall on its 2026 list. "Creating a great candidate experience doesn't end when an offer is accepted. Some of the most meaningful engagement happens before day one, and we're proud to be recognized for the work we've done to make that experience intentional," said Eileen Hickey, Campus Recruiting Manager. "Brown Gibbons Lang & Company believe strongly in investing for the long term, which includes providing BGL's summer analysts and junior professionals with meaningful experiences, hands-on learning, and professional growth opportunities. Over the course of nine weeks, BGL's Summer Analyst Program provides investment banking summer analysts with experience and knowledge through technical training, mentorship, a case competition, and access to live deal work across all of the industries BGL covers. That coverage spans Consumer, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrials, Infrastructure, Services, Technology, and Real Estate, and continues to outpace the industry in growth. BGL's Summer Analyst Program was recently featured on The Internship Show Podcast by Abode, highlighting its approach to developing early-career talent. In the episode, its Campus Recruiting team shared how the program is structured to provide a hands-on experience, exposure to live deal work, and mentorship across the firm. To learn more about its investment banking internship and other opportunities available at BGL, visit its Careers page.

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company, an independent investment bank, has appointed Brian Thom as managing director within its technology vertical. Thom will lead the firm's investment banking activities in infrastructure software and cybersecurity, focusing on their intersection with artificial intelligence. Thom brings over 20 years of investment banking experience, most recently from Jefferies, where he focused on strategic advisory and capital-raising transactions. His expertise spans the evolution of the software stack and AI-native workflows redefining enterprise infrastructure requirements. Based in San Francisco, Thom holds an MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. BGL operates offices in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles and New York, advising middle-market corporations and private equity groups on mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions.

BGL welcomes Brian Thom as a Managing Director in technology. PR Newswire Yesterday at 12:21pm PDT This addition expands the firm's expertise in cybersecurity and infrastructure software as AI-driven advancements reshape the industry BOSTON, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Thom as a Managing Director within its Technology investment banking vertical. Brian will establish and lead the firm's investment banking activities in Infrastructure Software and Cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the growing intersection of these sectors and artificial intelligence. Brian has a proven track record of deal origination, execution, and relationship management in the technology sector. "Brian has a proven track record of deal origination, execution, and relationship management in the technology sector. His deep sector expertise will help to further bolster our best-in-class team, and he will be a great resource for our clients at a time when emerging technological advancements driven by AI are precipitating rapid changes in both infrastructure and security," said Scott Mattson, Head of BGL's Technology vertical. "We are excited to welcome him to BGL and look forward to his contributions to the firm." Brian has over 20 years of investment banking and related financial advisory experience with an emphasis on the infrastructure and cybersecurity sectors. Prior to joining BGL, Brian was at Jefferies, where he focused on strategic advisory and capital-raising transactions. His experience spans the evolution of the software stack, providing him with a unique perspective on how AI-native workflows are redefining the requirements for modern enterprise infrastructure and data protection. "BGL is well-known for its deep sector expertise, strong execution capabilities, and the overall momentum of its technology M&A advisory platform," said Thom, who is based in San Francisco. "I'm looking forward to joining this accomplished team and continuing to deliver strong results for our clients." Brian holds an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. About Brown Gibbons Lang & Company Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. The firm advises private and public corporations and private equity groups on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructurings, business valuations and opinions, and other strategic matters. BGL has offices in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and New York. The firm is also a founding member of REACH Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, enabling BGL to service clients in more than 30 countries around the world. Securities transactions are conducted through Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, LLC, an affiliate of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company LLC and a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.bglco.com. SOURCE Brown Gibbons Lang & Company This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.