Hope Scott

Head of Corporate Development

2024 - Current

Develop M&A strategy and processes for M&A execution and integration Responsible for all corporate development and acquisition functions

Private Equity Sponsor - Pest Control

2023 - 2024

Private-equity backed executive seeking middle-market acquisition targets Responsible for market mapping and analysis, deal sourcing and evaluation

Venture Capital

2021 - 2023

Investment manager for Fortune 1000 corporations; key clients included Scotts Miracle-Gro and Masco Corporation (parent company of Behr Paint and Delta Faucet) Diligenced and Series A & B investment opportunities by conducting industry, competitor, market size, cap table, and financial analysis Investment focus areas included natural and organic ingredients for pest control and fertilizers, home services, advanced materials, consumer products, agriculture, & sustainability

Corporate Development

2019 - 2021

Run full deal processes for tuck-in and strategic acquisitions; responsible for end-to-end process including outreach, valuation, negotiation, diligence, close and integration Terminix (previously ServiceMaster)

Private Equity

2019 - 2019

TRIDENT is a platform offering access to exclusive direct investment opportunities.

MBA

2017 - 2019

Private Equity Fellow

MBA Associate Intern

2018 - 2018

K2 is a private equity firm that invests in low to mid-market companies.

Senior Research Analyst (Private Strategies)

2014 - 2017

Research Analyst

2013 - 2014