Makis (Mike) Kaketsis brings unparalleled expertise and a client-centric approach to investment banking, drawing on over 22 years of experience in asset management, hedge funds, and corporate leadership. As a seasoned professional who has served as both CIO and CEO across multiple firms, Makis possesses a unique ability to understand and address the strategic, investment, and operational needs of businesses at every stage of their life cycle. His entrepreneurial spirit shines through as a founder of two firms and a key contributor to the establishment of four others as a portfolio manager or executive, delivering measurable results for clients and stakeholders alike.
With a proven track record managing diverse portfolios across equities, commodities, fixed income, and currencies, Makis has mastered both fundamental and quantamental investment strategies. His career spans prestigious institutions such as Deutsche Asset Management, F&C Asset Management, Ivaldi Capital LLP, MSK Capital Partners LLP, Melchior-Dalton, and SCM Capital LP. From scaling startups and launching spin-offs to driving successful exits and forging distribution partnerships with bulge bracket banks and global asset managers, Makis has consistently delivered innovative solutions and exceptional value.
Since joining YAC in 2022, Makis has been dedicated to empowering clients to achieve their strategic goals through tailored capital markets solutions. Specializing in collateralized debt and equity financing—leveraging both tangible and intangible assets—as well as raising growth capital across industries, Makis partners closely with clients to navigate complex financial landscapes and unlock opportunities for growth and success. His passion for helping businesses thrive is matched by his commitment to delivering personalized, high-impact service that exceeds client expectations.
Makis holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics and a Master of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Oxford. Based in New York, he combines global expertise with a hands-on, client-focused approach to deliver transformative outcomes.