Alexander M. Hicks Joins Artemis

Alex Hicks Joins Artemis Transaction Advisors as Managing Director, Bringing Expertise in Education and Tech-Enabled Services.

Headshot of Alex Hicks, a newly hired managing director heading up the education technology vertical at Artemis.
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I am thrilled to begin this new chapter at Artemis and lead our efforts in the education and tech-enabled services sectors

- Alex M. Hicks, Managing Director Graphic of closing quote marks.

Chicago, IL 7/26/2024 – Artemis Transaction Advisors, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Alexander (“Alex”) Hicks to the firm as Managing Director and Head of Education and Tech-Enabled Services. With a focus on the education and education technology sectors, Alex brings two decades of investment banking and corporate finance advisory experience. His expertise will lead Artemis into a new sector delivering high-quality services to private companies and sponsor-backed clients throughout the US.

Alex will spearhead the delivery of strategic advisory services, facilitating mergers and acquisitions, and providing customized financial solutions to businesses operating in an array of subsectors, including Digital Content & Curriculum, Data & Assessment, Exam / Test Prep, Enabling Infrastructure, For-Profit Education, Continuing Education / Lifelong Learning, and Corporate Training.

“I am thrilled to begin this new chapter at Artemis and lead our efforts in the education and tech-enabled services sectors,” said Alex. “The potential for growth and innovation in these sectors is tremendous, and I look forward to leveraging my years of industry experience to drive extraordinary results for our clients.”

Alex will be based in Artemis’ new Dallas office and will serve clients throughout the country. Prior to joining Artemis Transaction Advisors, Alex served as a Director at TD Cowen, a national full-service investment bank. In this position, he played a crucial role in executing significant transactions in the education and tech-enabled services sectors. He began his career with Robert W. Baird in Chicago. With a proven history of delivering outstanding results, Alex has gained the respect of both industry peers and clients.

“We are excited to welcome Alex to the Artemis team as the firm grows and expands its geographical presence,” said Darrell Butler, Founder of Artemis. “His deep industry knowledge, coupled with extensive transactional experience and leadership skills, will add to our vertical industry sectors and further solidify our reputation as a trusted advisor to business owners.”

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Headshot of Alex Hicks, a newly hired managing director heading up the education technology vertical at Artemis.
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I am thrilled to begin this new chapter at Artemis and lead our efforts in the education and tech-enabled services sectors

- Alex M. Hicks, Managing Director Graphic of closing quote marks.
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