An Exclusive Evening of Whisky & Connection — Investment Banking Leaders Gather in NYC

The Investment Banking Leaders Club hosted an exclusive whisky tasting evening in New York—bringing together a handpicked group of senior investment banking leaders for a rare blend of high-quality networking and unforgettable storytelling.

The evening took place in the private whisky tasting room at The Parlour Room NYC, a fittingly elegant venue for a gathering of this calibre. Guiding the experience was the U.S. Master Brand Ambassador of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society—the world’s largest and most respected whisky club—who took guests through five rare and exceptional Scotch whiskies from top distilleries, each entirely one-of-a-kind.

But the real magic of the evening wasn’t just in the glass—it was in the room.

Leaders Among Leaders

This intimate gathering was designed to do what the Investment Banking Leaders Club does best: create space for authentic, senior-level conversations away from the noise.

In a relaxed and refined setting, leaders from across firms connected over shared challenges, industry shifts, and opportunities for collaboration.

“Senior practitioners, discrete, high-quality networking in a comfortable setting. I would recommend this event to other leaders.”
— Steven Rathbone, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Investment Banking, Stout

Whisky With Purpose

This wasn’t your typical after-hours event. It was an experience designed to foster genuine relationships between those shaping the future of the industry.

“Great event. Right sized. Interesting people and interesting topic. I would recommend this event to other professionals; it is a great networking opportunity.”
— Greg Rogers, Partner, Vice Chair of the Corporate Department, Capital Markets Group, Latham & Watkins

“Great event with an interesting crowd and a fun topic. I would recommend this event to other leaders, great opportunity to meet peers from other firms.”
— Managing Director, Head of Asset & Wealth Management

As one guest shared afterward, the real value was “meeting other senior leaders and networking”—a sentiment echoed across the room.

Building Relationships That Drive the Industry Forward

At the heart of the Investment Banking Leaders Club is a simple belief: investment banking is about people. And the relationships built through experiences like this are what push the industry forward.

This whisky tasting is one of a series of curated events hosted throughout the year, designed to bring managing directors, partners, and industry heads together in meaningful, intimate settings. Through connection, conversation, and shared experience, we help senior leaders strengthen the relationships that define careers—and shape the future of investment banking.