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An audience with Ken Moelis: ‘People get wrapped up in a title’

Straight talk from the veteran dealmaker on 10 years of running his firm, the joy of banking and his succession plan

An audience with Ken Moelis: ‘People get wrapped up in a title’
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For more on Moelis & Co's expansion plans, read Double or nothing: Moelis’ grand hiring plans

Ken Moelis is a busy man, so Financial News starts an early morning phone interview by checking whether he is pressed for time. No, replies the 58-year old investment bank boss — all he needs to do after the call is get into his tuxedo and head to the office.

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