Gary Kidd has joined KeyBank Business Capital, Key’s asset-based lending platform, from GE Capital Markets, Inc. He will work with KeyBanc Capital Market bankers in the industry, sponsor coverage and the debt capital markets groups to support clients’ business objectives.

“We are delighted that Gary is joining KeyBank Business Capital. Gary has deep industry knowledge that adds to our ability to serve middle market and mid-cap clients with attractive and flexible financing solutions, “said Laurie Muller-Girard, national director of KeyBank Business Capital.

“This enhanced collaboration allows KeyBank Business Capital and KeyBanc Capital Markets bankers to proactively bring our clients new ideas for financing and refinancing, utilizing asset-based lending as part of the capital solution,” Muller-Girard said. . Kidd will also support KeyBank Business Capital’s focus on serving as lead bank in syndicated asset based lending financings.

A senior vice president, Kidd is based in New York. He joins KeyBank Business Capital after more than 13 years with GE Capital Markets, Inc., most recently serving as senior vice president, leading capital markets transactions for the Metals and Mining and Retail Finance teams. Prior to joining GE Capital Markets, Inc., Kidd was an analyst at JPMorgan Securities, Inc.

“I look forward to supporting our clients’ business objectives by bringing new ideas that help them to achieve their business goals,” Kidd said.

Kidd received his BSBA in Business Administration, International Finance in 1997 from American University.

KeyCorp was organized more than 160 years ago and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.  One of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, Key had assets of approximately $94 billion. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management and investment services to individuals and small and mid-sized businesses in 12 states under the name KeyBank National Association.