- Senior hires strengthen Peel Hunt’s US presence and support growth ambitions
- Expands North American distribution capabilities and institutional relationships
22 July 2026, London: UK investment bank Peel Hunt has expanded its Equities division with two appointments focused on US equities, strengthening its distribution capability and deepening its relationships with North American investors.
The bank welcomes Paul Treacy as an Equity Sales Trader and Corey Towell as an Equity Salesperson to its New York-based Equity Sales team. Their appointments increase the New York team to five professionals and reinforce Peel Hunt's long-standing commitment to the North American market.
Paul Treacy brings more than four decades of equity markets experience across leading institutions, including Salomon Brothers, First Boston, and JP Morgan Chase. He joins from Numis Securities, where he spent over two decades, most recently as Head of US International Sales Trading.
At Peel Hunt, Paul will bring extensive market experience, deep institutional client relationships, and a strong track record built across leading sell-side firms. His expertise in equity execution and commitment to client service will further strengthen Peel Hunt's trading franchise.
Corey Towell brings over a decade of equity sales experience in the distribution of UK and European equities to North American investors. He joins from Deutsche Bank, where he was Director of International Equity Sales.
Corey played a key role in transitioning the Numis UK franchise onto Deutsche Bank's international equity platform, selling European research, corporate access, and primary transactions to institutional clients across North America. Prior to this, he spent over ten years at Numis Securities in New York, building strong institutional relationships across Boston, the Mid-West and Canada.
These appointments reinforce Peel Hunt’s commitment to growing its North American distribution capability and deepening its reach across the United States and Canada. The latest international move follows the opening of Peel Hunt’s new regional office in Abu Dhabi in late 2025, broadening its access to capital in Asia, Europe, and Africa for its clients.
Steven Fine, CEO at Peel Hunt, commented: “Paul and Corey are outstanding additions to our Equities team and represent a significant investment in our North American distribution capabilities. As we continue to expand our international reach, their appointments reinforce our commitment to delivering differentiated research, corporate access and execution services to clients on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Paul Treacy, Equity Sales Trader, Peel Hunt, said: “I am delighted to be joining Peel Hunt at an exciting point within the business. We have a great team in New York, and I look forward to bringing my experience across international trading desks to help build our presence further.”
Corey Towell, Equity Sales, Peel Hunt, added: “Peel Hunt has built a highly respected franchise, combining leading research, strong corporate relationships and a client-focused approach. I look forward to deepening relationships with institutional investors and connecting them with Peel Hunt’s differentiated platform.”
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About Peel Hunt:
Peel Hunt is a leading UK investment bank that specialises in supporting mid-cap and growth companies. It provides integrated investment banking advice and services to UK corporates, including equity capital markets, private capital markets, M&A, debt advisory, investor relations and corporate broking. The Company’s joined up approach combines these services with expert research and distribution and an execution services hub that provides liquidity to the UK capital markets, delivering value to global institutions and trading counterparties alike. The Company is admitted to trading on AIM (LON: PEEL) and has offices in London, New York and Copenhagen.
