Age: 32
As the director of corporate development at H.W.
Kaufman Financial Group, Taylor Smith works across the entire life cycle of mergers and acquisitions, from sourcing to post-merger integration, conducting financial, commercial and operational due diligence. In 2017, Smith’s efforts supported the closing of three acquisitions that expanded
Kaufman’s portfolio and capabilities.
A former Fulbright Fellow, Smith’s corporate development skill set and entrepreneurial mindset earned him a place in the Kaufman Advanced Management Program, a prestigious 18-month program designed to allow distinguished leaders to grow their managerial skills. He has also earned a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute.
