JPMorgan Promotes Communications Banker Koep to Top Global Role

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has named Burkhard Koep as global head of communications investment banking, as transactions involving digital infrastructure continue to drive deal volume.

Koep will continue to be based in Switzerland and report to Eric Menell, the bank’s global head of media and communications investment banking, according to a memo reviewed by Bloomberg News.

Following Koep’s promotion, Gian Piero Sammartano will succeed Koep and becomes head of Europe, Middle East and Africa media and communications investment banking and continue to serve as the global co-head of sports investment banking, according to the memo.

A representative for JPMorgan ...