Roger Hoit serves as a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, playing a pivotal role in offering strategic guidance to clients within the financial sponsorship sector. With an extensive background exceeding 25 years in investment banking, he is a veteran in originating and implementing a comprehensive suite of corporate finance solutions. His expertise encompasses mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and the orchestration of intricate equity and debt financing strategies, as well as advising on capital structure optimizations.
As the Chairman of the Private Equity Solutions Group, Roger leads with distinction, catering to a prestigious portfolio of clients that includes the foremost entities in Private Equity, Alternative Asset Management, and Family Office industries worldwide. His professional base is the Moelis & Company office located in West Palm Beach, Florida. His path to Moelis & Company was marked by notable leadership positions, including that of a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley within the Global Financial Sponsors Group. There, he was instrumental in cultivating a leading advisory service for financial sponsors and their portfolios, focusing on strategic transactions and investment opportunities. Additionally, he held significant roles at SG Cowen, part of Société Générale, and as a Managing Director and Partner at Gleacher & Co.
His journey in finance commenced after graduating from PaineWebber Incorporated, armed with a B.A. in Economics from Amherst College.
Hoit's prowess extends beyond the financial realm into the golfing world, where he is celebrated as an accomplished amateur golfer. His golfing resume includes participation in over 25 National Championships organized by the USGA and the Royal & Ancient, featuring in three "Major Championships": the United States Senior Open Championships of 2015 and 2019 and the 2017 British Senior Open Championship.
The year 2022 saw Roger display his golfing skills at the U.S. Senior Amateur at the Kittansett Club and the British Senior Amateur at Royal Dornoch Golf Club in Scotland. His recent journey to South Korea as part of the victorious United States team in The Bridges Cup underscores his competitive spirit and international acclaim. This biennial event showcases top U.S. amateurs against a competitive international team.
His golfing achievements also include a distinguished record in several of the most prestigious Amateur Invitational tournaments. His accolades include winning the Metropolitan Golf Association IKE Stroke Play Championship in 2006, securing The Baltusrol Invitational four times, and achieving victory in over 30 Club Championships at renowned clubs like Baltusrol Golf Club and Eastward Ho!
In addition to his golfing pursuits, Roger Hoit is a passionate photographer, capturing the world through various mediums, including SLR, drone, and iPhone.
