Financial services company Baird launches clean technology division

11 May 2009

Financial services firm Baird has launched a clean technology focus, expanding its operations with the addition of research analysts and investment banks.

Clean technology is an area of tremendous growth and, in many ways, a natural extension of several of Baird’s existing areas of focus,’ said president and CEO Paul E Purcell. ‘Adding this talented and experienced team gives us immediate credibility and a unique competitive advantage in this very dynamic sector. It establishes Baird as a premier clean technology equity capital markets franchise.’

Anchoring the clean technology research efforts are Michael Horwitz, senior research analyst and Christine Tezak, senior energy and environmental policy analyst. Prior to joining Baird, Horwitz was the co-founder of the clean technology research practice at the Stanford Group. Tezak previously headed the electricity, natural gas and environmental policy research effort at Stanford Group.

‘Michael and Christi are very well-respected for their insights, and we’re pleased that they’ve chosen to join Baird,’ added Robert Venable, director of research. ‘The clean technology sector is rapidly developing and expanding, and adding the team’s expertise further complements the high quality research Baird already provides.’

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