Vega Stella Appoints Al Hansen, Former Questcor Chairman, as Senior Managing Director to Lead Healthcare Strategy

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vega Stella today announced the appointment of Al Hansen as Senior Managing Director, effective February 10, 2025.

In his role, Mr. Hansen will drive the firm's healthcare strategy, focusing on expanding expertise in key healthcare verticals, including life sciences, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. He will leverage his extensive industry experience to provide strategic guidance and execute complex transactions that align with the firm's growth objectives.

Mr. Hansen brings over 35 years of leadership in the sector, having served as Chairman and Interim CEO of Questcor Pharmaceuticals (later acquired by Mallinckrodt for $5.8 billion) and in Chairman or CEO roles at Cedarburg Pharmaceuticals, Molecular Medicine BioServices, Bioserv, and Clearlight Diagnostics.

He began his career in investment banking with E.F. Hutton and later at Dillon Read. He was subsequently appointed Director of Corporate Finance at the U.S. Treasury under Secretary Nicholas F. Brady.

Mr. Hansen also served in the U.S. Army Special Forces. He earned an A.B. from Princeton University and an MBA with distinction from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Yousuf Mohamed, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Vega Stella, commented, "We are excited to welcome Al Hansen to Vega Stella. His extensive expertise in healthcare and investment banking will be instrumental in driving our strategy and further advancing the value we deliver to our clients. Al's addition to the firm is highly strategic—his proven ability to lead complex transactions positions the firm for what we anticipate will be one of the strongest years for M&A."

Incoming Senior Managing Director Mr. Hansen said, "I am excited to join Vega Stella at this pivotal stage of its growth. The firm's commitment to excellence in M&A advisory services and its focus on healthcare resonate deeply with my professional values. I look forward to collaborating with Yousuf to advance transformative opportunities for our clients. My approach is 'old school'—the client always comes first, not the deal or the banker."

About Vega Stella

Vega Stella is a boutique investment bank specializing in providing M&A advisory services to industrial and healthcare companies. Founded in 2021 by Yousuf Mohamed and headquartered in New York, the firm works closely with small-to-mega-cap companies and leading institutional investors. With over $28 billion in aggregate client market capitalization, Vega Stella remains committed to delivering value across key sectors. For more information, visit vegastella.com.

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