Gordon Brothers Europe (GBE), a firm specializing in restructurings for the retail, commercial, and industrial sectors, announced today that Heinz Weber will assume the role of President of Gordon Brothers Europe, overseeing the European subsidiary of Gordon Brothers Group.
Weber has over ten years of leadership experience and has played an instrumental role as Managing Director, Head of D-A-CH for GBE. He has assisted on many transactions and established and managed the company’s growth in continental Europe, including the opening of the German office in Cologne and the formation of the German team. Weber also brings considerable experience of Lending and Corporate Recovery from his prior roles with Landsbanki and Lloyds TSB. His international experience is broad having lived and worked in seven different countries over his 20 year career. Weber moved to the United Kingdom upon his appointment and will be managing all seven of the GBE European offices from GBE headquarters in London.
Frank Morton, who currently serves as Chief Executive Officer for GBE will be stepping up into a new role as Chief Executive Officer for Gordon Brothers International, responsible for Europe as well as all territories outside of North America.
Commenting on the appointments, Kenneth S. Frieze, Chief Executive Officer, Gordon Brothers Group said, "We have established a formidable platform in Europe and are poised for growth. Heinz Weber leading our European business will help us continue to execute our growing pipeline of opportunities across Europe. Frank Morton will continue his oversight of Europe and Japan, but increase his focus on expanding Gordon Brothers into all regions outside of North America.”
Gordon Brothers Europe is the European advisory, restructuring and investment affiliate of Gordon Brothers Group. Utilising its international presence, industry knowledge and financial resources, Gordon Brothers Europe provides asset valuation and due diligence services, restructuring and disposition solutions, and capital, to the retail, wholesale, commercial & industrial, brand and property sectors. Gordon Brothers Europe is the trading name of Gordon Brothers International LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gordon Brothers Group LLC.