Danny has over 35 years of experience in investment banking, debt and equity capital markets, private equity, and special situations, specializing in emerging markets and Southeast Asia. He is currently also president and founder of Fortman Cline Capital Markets, an investment advisory firm focused on providing M&A and capital raising advisory services to mid-to-large corporate clients and owner-managed businesses across the region. Under Fortman Cline, Danny has advised on over US$18 billion of completed transactions since 2008, leading Fortman Cline to become the top M&A firm in the Philippines and the top 5 in Southeast Asia.
Danny was previously head of Asian Capital Markets and Southeast Asian Investment Banking for Bear Stearns and Co. in Singapore and Hong Kong. Prior to Bear Stearns, Danny was a senior investment officer at Hambrecht and Quist. Danny also spent 12 years with the Bank of Boston in the United States, Latin America, and Asia.
Danny received his undergraduate degrees from De La Salle University and took his graduate studies at Harvard University.
Fortman Cline Capital Markets is a Hong Kong-based management consultancy firm focused on providing strategic advisory services to emerging conglomerates operating in specialized industries in Southeast Asia and owner-managers seeking finance ranging from private equity, joint ventures, M&A, and that are further looking for strategic and family succession advice.