ABOUT JOHN HAYES
John Hayes is a seasoned M&A and capital markets specialist based in Singapore, serving as Managing Director at Rothschild & Co's Global Advisory team. With over 16 years at the firm, he has risen through the ranks to lead the Singapore office, playing a pivotal role in the firm's Southeast Asia strategy. John provides strategic counsel to corporations, financial sponsors, family offices, and government-linked entities,
guiding them through complex cross-border transactions and finance-raising initiatives.
John joined Rothschild & Co more than 16 years ago, carving a path marked by high-impact advisory roles across the region . He is deeply involved in M&A mandates, IPO preparations, debt raisings, and regional marketing efforts, adding substantial value through his experience and client relationships .
Before his tenure at Rothschild, John began his career in the Consumer & Retail team at Merrill Lynch in London. This foundational experience strengthened his analytical skills and established early industry credibility.
John holds a first‑class degree in Economics & Management from Balliol College, Oxford University, UK. This rigorous academic grounding underpins his sharp financial insight and strategic thinking.
Sector & Product Expertise
John brings a broad sector perspective, honed through a variety of transaction types:
M&A Advisory:
Counselling both sell-side and buy-side deals across consumer, retail, business services, technology, and industrials.
Equity Advisory and IPOs:
Leading IPO deal teams and advising on market entry, capital structuring, investor targeting, and regulatory compliance.
Debt Advisory:
Designing bespoke debt structures, refinancing plans, and syndications tailored to Southeast Asian market dynamics.
Cross-Border Transactions:
Skilled in navigating multi-jurisdictional deals involving Singapore, ASEAN markets, greater Asia, and global investors.
Relationship Management:
Trusted by Boards, C-suite executives, private equity sponsors, family offices, public sector clients, and government-linked corporates.
FIRM PROFILE
Rothschild & Co is a prestigious, family-controlled global financial services firm with a 200‑year heritage. Operating from more than 60 offices across over 40 countries, the firm balances long-term vision with deep local market insight.
With approximately 4,600 employees worldwide, Rothschild & Co combines global reach with detailed, region-specific insight. This network enables timely, informed perspectives and seamless execution.
Rothschild & Co operates four distinct but complementary divisions:
Global Advisory
Leading advice on M&A, debt and equity financing, restructuring, and strategic matters, consistently ranking among the world's top advisers.
Wealth Management
Tailored strategies to preserve and grow private client, family, charitable, and institutional wealth across generations.
Asset Management
Independent, conviction-driven solutions, offering both in‑house strategies and open‑architecture offerings to institutional partners.
Five Arrows (Merchant Banking)
The firm's private equity and private credit arm, investing alongside partners to create sustainable long-term value.
