John Neuner IV

Mr. Neuner heads the Consumer Group at Harris Williams and leads the group’s efforts in the Consumer Products and Services sectors. Mr. Neuner has over 20 years of investment banking experience and has advised clients on a variety of merger and acquisition and strategic advisory assignments, as well as corporate financings.  Mr. Neuner and the Consumer team have built strong knowledge and relationships across the industry and have deep experience in the consumer products, consumer services, food and beverage, retail, and restaurant segments. Within the consumer products sector, he and the team have expertise across a broad range of branded and private label product in segments such as consumer durables; enthusiast, outdoor, and lifestyle brands; household goods; infant and juvenile; lawn, garden, and pet; personal care; and footwear, apparel and accessories. Additionally, the group has deep experience in services provided to the consumer through owned and franchised businesses, e-commerce, and direct marketing as well as retail services that enhance CPG and retailer merchandising.

Prior  to  leading the Consumer Group, Mr. Neuner developed experience in numerous industries including automotive aftermarkets, business services, distribution, industrials, and construction materials, mining, and natural resources. Before joining Harris Williams,  Mr. Neuner worked in the Leveraged Finance Group at Wachovia Bank. Mr. Neuner graduated from Hampden-Sydney College with a B.A. in Economics and lives in Richmond with his wife and two sons.