Drew Doscher

Drew Doscher is a finance professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He is recognized for his expertise in distressed debt and credit markets. Drew has worked with prominent firms like Lehman Brothers, UBS, Barclays, and Jefferies. His ability to help smaller companies navigate financial challenges and grow into successful businesses showcases his skill in transforming challenging situations into opportunities.

Drew was born and raised in Stuyvesant Town, New York, and initially considered a career in law enforcement. However, after graduating from the College of Holy Cross in 1991, he unexpectedly entered the world of finance. His first job was in the back office of a financial firm, but he quickly transitioned to the trading floor. Early in his career, Drew worked at Oppenheimer & Co., where Jon Bauer, a significant figure in distressed bond and loan markets, mentored him. By 1995, Drew joined Lehman Brothers, where he worked with Tom Bernard, a well-respected leader known for his uncompromising business style.

In 2001, Drew moved to UBS, where he was tasked with building a distressed trading business for the firm in the U.S. and Europe. This was a new venture for UBS, and Drew’s leadership helped the firm become a major player in the distressed markets. After his time at UBS, Drew joined Barclays in 2006, working under Bob Diamond. As Managing Director, Drew helped develop Barclays' global distressed debt business, strengthening the company’s position in both the U.S. and Europe.

In 2009, Drew saw an opportunity at Seaport Group, a much smaller firm with only 40 employees. He played a key role in transforming it into Seaport Global, expanding its business into Europe, and growing its team. Under Drew’s leadership, the company’s revenue grew from under $25 million to $125 million, and it never dipped below $88 million, even during challenging times. Drew personally contributed over 20% of the firm’s revenue.

Drew’s success at Seaport led to an opportunity at Jefferies, which was recovering from a scandal. Drew accepted the challenge of rebuilding the firm’s reputation and operations. He restructured the company and built a new team. When downsizing threatened his department, he boldly resigned to protect his team.

Drew Doscher’s career reflects a strong commitment to leadership, integrity, and transforming challenges into successes. His contributions to the financial industry and beyond continue to leave a lasting impact.