Robert Abbe is the Managing Director & Partner at William Blair, a leading global investment banking firm. Based in the United States, Robert has been with William Blair since April 2012. Prior to joining William Blair, he served as Managing Director at Jefferies from August 1995 to February 2010. Robert began his career at Silicon Valley Bank, where he held the position of Assistant VP from January 1989 to January 1993. With extensive experience in investment banking, Robert plays a crucial role in advising on mergers and acquisitions at William Blair.