BGL Adds Digital Infrastructure Veteran to Bolster Middle-Market Advisory
Event summary
- Lauren Clark joins BGL as Managing Director to lead Digital Infrastructure coverage, effective September 24, 2026.
- Clark brings 15 years of investment banking experience in digital infrastructure and telecommunications sectors.
- BGL positions itself to advise on fiber networks, wireless towers, data centers, and related sectors.
- Clark previously served as Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets, advising on M&A and financing transactions.
The big picture
BGL's hire of Lauren Clark underscores the growing importance of digital infrastructure in the middle market. The sector is experiencing dynamic growth due to rising data center demand and expanding connectivity needs. Clark's extensive experience and relationships with financial sponsors will be critical as BGL seeks to deepen its advisory capabilities in this high-demand sector. The firm's middle-market focus positions it well to advise companies and financial sponsors navigating the evolving demand for connectivity and data capacity.
What we're watching
- Sector Growth
- How rising data center demand and expanding connectivity needs will drive deal activity in digital infrastructure.
- Middle-Market Focus
- Whether BGL's middle-market positioning will enable it to capture a larger share of digital infrastructure M&A.
- Strategic Advisory
- The pace at which Clark can leverage her relationships with financial sponsors to generate new business for BGL.
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