Our Leadership Team
The RA Capital Advisors’ team possesses the transactional and operational experience to address our clients’ needs. The team is directed by Joel Reed and James Zehentbauer, who have substantial expertise in executing M&A transactions and private financings. Our principals each have more than 30 years of experience with transaction values totaling more than $60 billion.
Joel L. Reed
Chairman Emeritus
Joel Reed is chairman emeritus of RA Capital Advisors. Mr. Reed previously was a founding member of Relational Group, an investment management and financial advisory firm, which was a predecessor of RA Capital Advisors. Mr. Reed was also a founding member of Titan Investment Partners, a venture capital fund that…
James Zehentbauer
Principal
James Zehentbauer is a principal of RA Capital Advisors. Mr. Zehentbauer previously was a founding member of Relational Group, an investment management and financial firm, which included Relational Investors and Relational Advisors, a predecessor company to RA Capital Advisors. Mr. Zehentbauer served as the COO of Relational Investors. Mr. Zehentbauer…
Eliot Peters
Managing Director
Eliot Peters is a Managing Director with RA Capital Advisors and brings over 18 years of experience as an advisor to his clients. Mr. Peters plays a key role in the firm’s strategic direction and execution of client engagements. Mr. Peters is also one of the architects of RA Capital’s…
Joel Weinstein
Managing Director
Joel Weinstein is a Managing Director with RA Capital Advisors. Mr. Weinstein has more than 15 years of experience in investment banking advising public and private companies on mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, financings and strategic advisory assignments. Mr. Weinstein was a founding partner of W Partners, where he led the execution…