Our Team

James Morgan, a Managing Director at Forbes Partners, has focused on M&A and capital markets execution since 2000. He is known for his hands-on approach to the transaction process and along with strategic positioning, process dynamics and deal structure as they relate to ultimate valuation and closing.

Prior to joining Forbes Partners in 2019, James worked at a number of leading investment banks that include Scotia Capital, Citi and HSBC Securities in New York. His work in mergers & acquisitions has been focused on sell-side advisory, capital raising and cross-border advisory between North American and global markets. James’ long-standing transaction experience, knowledge across capital markets and sectors bring a breadth of capabilities to ownership and management teams seeking strategic, transformational solutions. Recently closed transaction experience has included processes across industrial, after-market powersports, utility services, packaging, business services and consumer industries.

James and his family reside in Salt Lake City. He is active as chair of the Alliance of M&A Advisors’ Utah Chapter, board member of the Alta Club and active participant with ACG Utah and MountainWest Capital Network.