responsible for all debt and equity capital raising activities by corporate, private equity and government clients in Europe and the Middle East. Prior to that role, he was Global Head of Leveraged Finance for Morgan Stanley. Earlier roles in investment banking included covering the chemicals industry and financial sponsors in both North America and Europe. In addition to Morgan Stanley, Mr. Bacon has worked for the investment banks Wertheim Schroder, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and Credit Suisse. For a period, he also served as a partner of GSO Capital Partners, a credit oriented hedge fund and private debt management group. Mr. Bacon holds a BA from London University and a Doctorate in Philosophy from Oxford University.
Mr. Bacon serves as a member of the Board of Managers for Aludium.

Before joining the Group, he covered the role of Managing Director of Construction at the British construction, services, and property group Kier and, prior to this, he served in various roles at Laing O’Rourke.

At E&Y, he had active participation in company financings and significant involvement in fraud/litigation engagements, including numerous projects involving the United States Department of Justice. Mr. Schuch is a graduate of West Virginia University and has received a professional certification as a Public Accountant in the States of New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois.