2006 Media Releases

Deutsche Bank announced today the appointment of Dean Hamilton joining Alex Cartel as Co-Head of the Melbourne Corporate Finance Team in the Global Banking division. Hamilton and Cartel are now responsible for corporate advisory with Melbourne-based clients and report to Scott Perkins and Hamish Douglass, Co-Heads of Global Banking, Australia & New Zealand.

Hamilton, who transfers to Melbourne from Deutsche Bank’s Auckland office, has 10 years experience in investment banking and investment management. He has worked on numerous transactions including advising Fletcher Building on the purchase of Amatek and Tasman Building Products, as well as Carter Holt Harvey on the sale of their non-strategic timberland assets.

Cartel has worked for Deutsche Bank for over 6 years and was promoted to head the Melbourne Global Banking team in late 2005. Cartel’s recent transaction history includes BHP Billiton’s successful A$9.2bn acquisition of WMC Resources in 2005.

“Both Dean and Alex have a demonstrated track record of delivering great advice and capital markets solutions to clients. Together they exhibit our commitment to continue growing our established leading Melbourne based corporate finance platform” said Perkins.

Douglass added “Melbourne is a traditional strength of the firm and remains home for many of Australia’s leading companies. Dean’s appointment alongside Alex further enhances our ability to serve our growing Melbourne client base.”

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Kate Abrahams 02 8258 2416
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