New York boutique investment bank Dahlman Rose has lost its top investment banker for shipping following this week’s abrupt resignation of Elliott Etheredge, TradeWinds has learned.

Etheredge confirmed his departure in an e-mail message, saying he has decided to leave investment banking to take a management job with customs brokerage Livingston International.

Dahlman, which maintains its traditional shipping focus, will — at least for now — carry out maritime efforts under the supervision of Matthew Rovelli, who currently handles the energy sector.

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