BTIG Builds Out Equity Research Group with Biotechnology Analyst Robert C. Hazlett, III
New York – October 26, 2016 – BTIG, LLC announced today that Robert C. Hazlett, III has joined the firm’s Equity Research Group as a Managing Director. Based in BTIG’s New York office, Mr. Hazlett will cover small and mid-capitalization biotechnology companies within the Healthcare Equity Research division.
“Robert’s biotechnology coverage provides another important dimension to our Healthcare Equity Research team,” said Karen Blando, Director of Research at BTIG. “Biotechnology is a notable area of focus for our clients, and Robert’s expertise will add to our already strong healthcare offering.”
Mr. Hazlett has nearly 20 years of experience conducting biotechnology and pharmaceutical equity research. Prior to joining BTIG, he was a Biotechnology Equity Research Analyst at Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Previously, Mr. Hazlett was a Senior Research Analyst at Roth Capital Partners. He accumulated over a decade of experience in emerging, specialty and large cap pharmaceuticals while at BMO Capital Markets, Suntrust Robinson Humphrey, Lehman Brothers and UBS. In 2015, Mr. Hazlett was recognized as a top stock picker in the biotechnology sector by the Thomson Reuters’ StarMine Analyst Awards.
“As the latest addition to our Healthcare Equity Research team, Robert will be an extraordinary resource for our clients,” said Scott Kovalik, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BTIG. “With Robert’s experience and insight, he will increase our visibility into the biotechnology sector.”
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