Seymour Sammell joined ZelnickMedia from CIBC World Markets, where he was a member of the investment banking group focusing on U.S. Mergers & Acquisitions. At CIBC, Sammell worked on numerous public and private transactions throughout various industries. Prior to joining CIBC, Sammell worked as an Analyst at Apax Partners, a global private equity firm. At Apax, he worked closely with the Chairman, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Finance in a variety of roles including investment analysis, due diligence, budget analysis, portfolio analysis and fund raising. Sammell graduated with honors from Brooklyn College in December 2001 and attended select courses at New York University's Stern School of Business.