Lauren Scarlett – Lauren Scarlett serves as Vice President of Origination at Cook M&A Advisory Services, where she is responsible for cultivating strategic relationships with private equity firms, family offices and companies. With a focus on delivering innovative solutions and accelerating growth through mutually beneficial partnerships, Lauren is committed to driving long-term value for clients.
Before joining Cook M&A, Lauren spent over a decade at UBS Financial Services, where she served as Director of Business Development. In this role, she developed a deep understanding of the unique financial planning needs and challenges faced by high-net-worth business owners. Her expertise spans a wide range of marketing strategies across industries, including partnerships, branding, advertising, public relations, digital platforms, and competitor analysis. Lauren also holds the Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant designation, which she earned during her time at UBS.
Lauren is a graduate of Suffolk University in Boston, MA. Outside of her professional career, she is an active member of her community, organizing events for a women’s golf association and volunteering with various dog shelters, supporting fostering programs and other initiatives.