Leigh Hudson brings over 25 years of consumer investment banking experience to Harrison Co. with deep industry knowledge across a variety of sectors, including restaurants, food and beverage, health and wellness and other branded consumer products. Leigh has successfully managed over 80 closed transactions and was named Top U.S.A. Women Deal Makers in 2019.

Leigh began her career at Drexel Burnham Lambert and later co-founded a boutique investment bank, Vrolyk & Company, where she played a key role in establishing the firm as a leading advisor to emerging consumer companies. She also served as head of Consumer Investment Banking at Viant Group before joining Harrison Co.

Leigh earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University. Drawn by the potential to make a significant impact on founders and entrepreneurs when advising on life changing liquidity transactions, she headed to Wall Street and a career in investment banking. The optimism, passion and success of her clients drive her continued dedication to the industry. Leigh earned an MBA from The Wharton School of Business.