As a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, Roger Hoit is integral to offering strategic counsel to a distinguished clientele in the financial sponsorship arena. Bringing over 25 years of rich investment banking experience to the table, he has been instrumental in orchestrating a comprehensive range of corporate finance activities. This includes pioneering efforts in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), leveraged buyouts, and the design and execution of sophisticated equity and debt financing solutions, along with providing insights on capital structure optimization.
Roger serves as the Chairman of the Private Equity Solutions Group, where his leadership and strategic foresight benefit some of the largest global entities in the Private Equity, Alternative Asset Management, and Family Office sectors. His base of operations is at the Moelis & Company office in West Palm Beach, Florida. His illustrious career trajectory includes significant roles prior to his current position, notably as a Managing Director within Morgan Stanley's Global Financial Sponsors Group. There, he developed a leading advisory function catering to financial sponsors and their portfolio companies on strategic dealings and investment prospects. His resume also boasts of substantial leadership roles at SG Cowen, a division of Société Générale, and as a Managing Director and Partner at Gleacher & Co.
Hoit embarked on his prominent career after commencing at PaineWebber Incorporated, following his graduation with a B.A. in Economics from Amherst College.
In addition to his financial expertise, he is recognized for his formidable presence in amateur golf, competing on national and international stages. His golfing journey is marked by participation in over 25 National Championships, sanctioned by the USGA and the Royal & Ancient, including appearances in three "Major Championships": the United States Senior Open Championships of 2015 and 2019 and the 2017 British Senior Open Championship.
The year 2022 saw Roger in competitive form at both the U.S. Senior Amateur at the Kittansett Club and the British Senior Amateur at Royal Dornoch Golf Club in Scotland. He recently represented the victorious United States team in South Korea at The Bridges Cup, a prestigious bi-annual event matching top U.S. amateurs against an international counterpart.
His golfing accolades extend to numerous distinguished Amateur Invitational tournaments, such as The Crump Cup at Pine Valley Golf Club, The George Thomas Invitational at LACC, and The Coleman at Seminole Golf Club, to name a few. His victories include winning the Metropolitan Golf Association IKE Stroke Play Championship in 2006, securing The Baltusrol Invitational four times, and triumphing in over 30 Club Championships at prestigious clubs like Baltusrol Golf Club and Eastward Ho!
Beyond the golf course, Roger Hoit is passionate about photography, capturing moments across various media, including SLRs, drones, and iPhones. His photographic talent is showcased on his website, rogerhoitphotography.com, and his Instagram account @rhoit, where a broad audience appreciates his artistic expressions.
Portfolio Website: https://roger-hoit.com
