Jeffrey Donlon

Mr. Donlon is currently a Partner and Senior Consultant with Catapult Solutions Group, an M&A and business transition advisory boutique, also based in Rochester. At Catapult, Mr. Donlon works with private middle-market business owners on strategic, financial, risk management, operational, and business exit planning matters. Prior to Catapult, Mr. Donlon had a successful 21-year career at Rochester-based investment firm Manning & Napier, including having served as Managing Director of two equity research teams and as Portfolio Manager on client equity-only & multi-asset class portfolios. Mr. Donlon earned his MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA).

TEACHING INTERESTS

Mr. Donlon's goal is to bring a real-world, practical perspective to the classroom. His teaching interests lie in providing students with the knowledge and experiential opportunity to bridge academic theory and application in the investment management and corporate marketplace.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

• Partner & Senior Consultant Catapult Solutions Group, Inc. 2020 -
• Managing Director, Global Strategies Manning & Napier 2015 - 2019
• Managing Director, Technology Equity Research Manning & Napier 2004 - 2015
• Equity Analysis - Various Sectors Manning & Napier 1998 - 2004