J.P. Morgan announced that Reginald Lang joined the Corporate Client Banking & Specialized Industries (CCBSI) business within Commercial Banking, as a Managing Director in the Entertainment Industries Group. Lang will report to David Shaheen, who leads the group, and will be based in Los Angeles.
“We’ve been serving corporations in the entertainment industry for more than 80 years, building strong relationships with our clients and gaining a deep understanding of their businesses and the industry,” said David Shaheen, head of CCBSI’s Entertainment Industries Group for J.P. Morgan. “Reggie is a strong addition to the team, with in depth knowledge of the sector, keen instincts on what clients need and extensive background in investment banking.”
Lang has 20 years of experience in financial services within the media and entertainment space, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, equities and debt capital markets. He joins the firm from Wells Fargo, where he served as Head of Media Investment Banking in the Telecom, Media and Technology Investment Banking Group. Prior to that, Lang worked at J.P. Morgan as Vice President in the Telecom, Media and Technology Investment Banking Group. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Vanderbilt University and holds a Master of Business Administration in International Finance from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
“I’m excited to be returning to the firm and joining a dedicated team in LA that has had a strong presence in the entertainment industry since the days of silent film,” said Lang. “The entertainment industry continues to evolve and J.P. Morgan offers clients customized financial solutions to help them navigate the changing environment.”
J.P. Morgan’s CCBSI group serves corporations with more than $500 million in annual revenue and across regions and industries. CCBSI’s Entertainment Industries Group has been working with corporations in the industry for more than 80 years, serving as the lead financier, bookrunner, administrative agent and trusted advisor, with over 90% market share of corporate syndicated debt financings in the film and television space. CCBSI collaborates with the firm’s other lines of businesses, including Investment Banking and Asset and Wealth Management, to bring corporations integrated and sophisticated financial solutions, including cash management, capital raising, loan syndications, M&A advisory, private banking, treasury services, among other solutions.