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Bourne Partners Promotes Carson Riley to Managing Director, Head of Pharma Investment Banking
July 28, 2025
CHARLOTTE, NC – July 25, 2025 – Bourne Partners, a leading healthcare-focused investment banking firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Carson Riley to the role of Managing Director, Head of Pharma Investment Banking. This strategic appointment reflects Carson’s exceptional leadership, deep industry expertise, and consistent track record of delivering value to clients across the pharmaceutical sector.
Carson has spent his entire career at Bourne Partners. Since joining, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s Pharma and Pharmacy Services activity, leading numerous high-profile transactions and building trusted relationships with clients and partners. His promotion comes at a time of continued growth for the firm’s Pharma practice, which has seen increased deal activity and strategic advisory mandates across the past three years.
“Carson’s hard work and diligence have positioned him as a respected leader in the industry and amongst his colleagues,” said Jeremy Johnson, Head of Investment Banking at Bourne Partners. “This promotion is a well-earned recognition of his accomplishments and the high expectations we have for Carson moving forward.”
In his new role, Carson will oversee the firm’s Pharma investment banking activities, including M&A and capital advisory. He will also continue to lead key client engagements and mentor the next generation of talent within the firm.
This promotion underscores Bourne Partners’ commitment to recognizing and advancing top talent as the firm continues to deliver senior-level attention and strategic insight to clients across the Healthcare sector.
About Bourne Partners
Bourne Partners is one of the leading advisors on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and related strategic matters in the Healthcare sector. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the advisory business partners with public and private healthcare companies to deliver world class financial and strategic advice on M&A transactions as well as helping design strategies to grow their businesses. The firm also will invest directly solely or with other capital providers where the resources and experience of the franchise can make a meaningful impact on shareholder value. Established in 2001, Bourne Partners strives to enrich the lives and improve the health and well-being of their partners and patients by facilitating the efficient movement of capital through the global Healthcare sector. For more information, please visit here.