Solomon Partners Added Jorge Mora as Vice Chairman
The boutique investment bank brought on a veteran partner to bolster its deal origination efforts in New York.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in People
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Solomon Partners has appointed Jorge Mora as vice chairman to focus on sourcing new business opportunities. Mora transitions to the firm from his previous role as co-managing partner at Jacmel Partners.
Why it matters
Hiring senior leadership with established industry networks is a common tactic for firms seeking to accelerate deal flow in competitive financial markets. This move positions Solomon Partners to leverage Mora’s experience to expand its client base.
The firm added one vice chairman to its senior leadership team in New York. This appointment follows Mora's tenure as a co-managing partner at Jacmel Partners.
The players
Solomon Partners
A boutique financial advisory firm that provides strategic and restructuring advice to a global client base.
Jorge Mora
An experienced financial executive and former co-managing partner at Jacmel Partners who now leads deal origination as vice chairman.
Marc Cooper
The chief executive officer of Solomon Partners who oversees the firm's strategic direction and leadership team.
The details
Mora will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Marc Cooper as he steps into his new role at the firm. His primary focus is to utilize his existing professional network to originate new business for the bank. This strategy emphasizes the importance of personal connections in the boutique advisory space.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: Announcement of Jorge Mora hiring
Market Landscape
This appointment follows the established industry pattern of boutique investment banks recruiting seasoned partners to deepen proprietary coverage networks. It underscores a competitive focus on senior-level relationship management to maintain deal flow.
Business owners in the financial services sector should monitor the firm's advisory activity as this leadership change takes hold. Track which sectors or client types become the target of the firm's expanded origination efforts in the coming quarters.
The takeaway
Firms often signal shifts in market focus by the professional backgrounds of their new senior hires. Operators should watch for changes in the types of deal announcements coming from Solomon Partners to gauge the strategic impact of this addition.
Further reading
For more on shifts in senior leadership across the city, see People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bloomberglaw.
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