Finance

Bank of America names Iles, Poensgen to lead EMEA dealmaking

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 22, 2025

1 min read

· Last updated: January 21, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google
Bank of America names Iles, Poensgen to lead EMEA dealmaking
Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 — Call for Entries

(Reuters) -Bank of America has appointed Geoff Iles and Lukas Poensgen as the co-heads of its mergers and acquisitions business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to a memo seen by

Bank of America Appoints Iles and Poensgen as EMEA M&A Leaders

(Reuters) -Bank of America has appointed Geoff Iles and Lukas Poensgen as the co-heads of its mergers and acquisitions business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Monday.

The duo will replace Eamon Brabazon, who was late last year appointed as the co-head of global M&A.

A spokesperson for the U.S. bank confirmed the contents of the memo.

Iles joined BofA in 2003 and has led the bank's UK M&A business for the past seven years. He will be based in London.

Poensgen, who joined the bank in 2010 and most recently oversaw BofA's M&A business for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, will be based in Frankfurt.

(Reporting by Arasu Kannagi Basil in Bengaluru and Emma-Victoria Farr; Editing by Sahal Muhammed)

Key Takeaways

  • Bank of America names Geoff Iles and Lukas Poensgen as EMEA M&A co-heads.
  • Iles and Poensgen replace Eamon Brabazon.
  • Iles has led UK's M&A business for seven years.
  • Poensgen oversaw M&A in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
  • Iles based in London, Poensgen in Frankfurt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the newly appointed co-heads of EMEA dealmaking at Bank of America?
Geoff Iles and Lukas Poensgen have been appointed as the co-heads of Bank of America's mergers and acquisitions business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
What positions did Iles and Poensgen hold before their new appointments?
Geoff Iles led the bank's UK M&A business for the past seven years, while Lukas Poensgen oversaw BofA's M&A business for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Where will Iles and Poensgen be based in their new roles?
Geoff Iles will be based in London, and Lukas Poensgen will be based in Frankfurt.
Who did Iles and Poensgen replace in their new positions?
They will replace Eamon Brabazon, who was appointed as the co-head of global M&A late last year.
When did Geoff Iles join Bank of America?
Geoff Iles joined Bank of America in 2003.

Tags

Related Articles

More from Finance

Explore more articles in the Finance category