Maria Watts is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in global consumer investment banking, currently serving as Head of Global Consumer Investment Banking at Baird since August 2009. Maria has played significant roles in Baird's Investment Banking Management Committee and Financial Sponsors Group, and has been recognized as one of Mergers & Acquisitions' Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A in 2020. With a track record of completing over 50 transactions valued at nearly $30 billion, Maria has demonstrated exceptional leadership in various sectors, including multi-unit operations and personal care. Prior to Baird, Maria gained valuable experience at P&M Corporate Finance, Farlie Turner & Co., and Stephens Inc., contributing to numerous high-profile deals throughout their career. Maria holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Business and Spanish from Centenary College of Louisiana.
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