Mizuho Americas Expands its Industrials Franchise with the Hiring of Christopher Parkinson as Senior Equity Research Analyst
June 16 2021 - 8:00AM
Mizuho Americas today announced the hiring of Christopher Parkinson
as Managing Director and Senior Industrials Equity Research Analyst
to cover the chemical, agriculture, and packaging industries.
Parkinson is the latest addition to Mizuho’s global industrials
franchise, with top-ranked Japan chemicals coverage headed by
Mikiya Yamada (Nikkei Veritas #1). Based in New York, Parkinson
will report to the Head of US Equity Research, Susan Gilbertson.
“ESG issues are increasingly topical for investors and create
growth opportunities for chemical, agricultural, and packaging
companies, which are integral to providing solutions and more
environmentally friendly alternatives,” said Gilbertson. “Chris is
valued for his in-depth research, detailed financial modelling, and
client focus. His global perspective complements our existing
international capabilities and the broadening needs of our client
base well.”
Parkinson joins from Credit Suisse where he spent 11 years, most
recently as Managing Director, Global Sector Coordinator, and
Senior Equity research analyst for US Chemicals and Agriculture. He
was named Runner-Up in Institutional Investor’s All-America
Research Team for his team’s work in the Chemicals Sector and
ranked second globally among hedge funds.
About Mizuho Americas
Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of a broad range of
financial services, including corporate and investment banking,
lending, custody, treasury services, research and capital markets
solutions. With professionals across the U.S., Canada, and Latin
and South America, Mizuho Americas supports corporate clients,
institutional investors, and public sector organizations by
connecting local markets to a vast global network. To learn more
about Mizuho Americas' business, values, and ethical commitments,
and the entities it comprises, visit to
www.mizuhogroup.com/americas.
Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho
Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). Mizuho Financial Group is one of
the largest financial institutions in the world, offering
comprehensive financial and strategic services through its
subsidiaries. The group has approximately 900 offices and 60,000
employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries throughout the Americas,
EMEA, and Asia. As of December 31, 2020, its total assets were $2.1
trillion. Learn more about Mizuho Financial Group at
www.mizuhogroup.com.
For inquiries, please contact:Jim GormanDirector, Media
Relations, Mizuho
Americas+1-212-282-3867jim.gorman@mizuhogroup.com
Laura LondonVice President, Media Relations, Mizuho
Americas+1-212-282-4446laura.london@mizuhogroup.com
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