
Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, a leading global investment bank specializing in media, marketing, and technology, is pleased to announce that Jimmy Frischling has joined the firm as Senior Advisor. Reed Phillips, CEO of Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, said, “My colleague, Joanna Stone Herman, has recently managed several restaurant industry technology transactions, and Jimmy’s expertise will be invaluable as we expand our coverage in this market.”
Jimmy is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Branded Hospitality, the go-to hospitality investment and solutions platform that helps early-stage companies secure customers, leverage connections, and navigate digital transformation in the foodservice and hospitality industries. Branded operates restaurants in New York City as an investor and partner with emerging companies.
He is a board member for several Branded portfolio companies, including Blanket, Copia, PourMyBev, Simple Marketplace, Spendgo, TapRm, and Starfish.
In addition to his 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jimmy is also a finance professional and entrepreneur. Early in his career he was Managing Director at Societe Generale and BNP Paribas Fortis.
In 2008, Jimmy co-founded NewOak Capital, a financial advisory and tech-enabled venture firm.
He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and has an MBA from Columbia Business School.
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