Craig P. Primo
Craig Primo brings extensive transaction, corporate finance, underwriting and accounting experience
to bear for clients.
Mr. Primo worked for Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., (a division of the Citigroup Investment Bank)
from 1998 to 2007. His most recent role at that firm was as Director leading a deal team on
transactions between $20mm and $250mm in business enterprise value. He has been responsible for
sourcing and closing numerous successful transactions in his career and was recognized often for his
achievements among his peers. In 2002 and again in 2005 Mr. Primo closed more deals than any other
banker in his division at Citi. Recent industry sectors in M&A and corporate finance include
contract manufacturers, food manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, branded consumer products
companies, building products, packaging, 3PL, industrial materials, third party administrators and
commercial services & supplies.
Before entering investment banking, Mr. Primo was the owner and underwriter of a finance company
brokering financial instruments. Prior to that experience, he worked as the Chief of Staff for a
prominent member of the California Legislature who later became his party.s nominee for Controller
and a leading contender for Governor of California in 2003. Mr. Primo has a Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration from California State University. He is licensed to sell securities with the
NASD and holds real estate brokers licenses in several states.