Blair Wayne Effron is a prominent American investment banker and financier known for his expertise in mergers and acquisitions. He co-founded Centerview Partners in 2006, a leading global investment banking firm headquartered in New York City with additional offices in London, Paris, Chicago, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. The firm specializes in providing strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions, financial restructurings, valuations, and capital structures to corporations, institutions, and governments, positioning it as a boutique powerhouse that often competes with larger banks on major deals. Prior to Centerview, Effron had a distinguished career at firms like Dillon, Read & Co. and UBS Warburg, where he rose to senior positions in investment banking. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and is a member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. Effron is also a prominent Democratic donor and maintains a reputation for discretion and effectiveness in the competitive world of Wall Street.