White Paper: M&A Trends in the Booming Pet Industry
The global pet industry has grown dramatically in recent years, despite the downturn in the world economy, driven by increased adoption rates, humanization trends among owners, and e-commerce penetration. The industry has proven to be largely recession-resistant while underlying trends support continued growth in the future, regardless of overall economic conditions.
Leah White is an experienced financial professional and a Managing Director with FOCUS Investment Banking. She specializes in e-commerce and technology transactions and enjoys helping entrepreneurs achieve a successful exit.
A former research associate, Leah has extensive research experience and regularly participates in financial and valuation modeling for clients.
Prior to joining FOCUS, Leah worked for many years at a large institutional investor contributing to its private equity and hedge fund investment strategies. She was responsible for research and analysis covering the nearly $2B portfolio.
Previously, Leah worked for Citizens Bank supporting the consumer banking forecasting group and providing analytical support for Dodd-Frank compliance. Earlier positions included a variety of financial and strategy roles for Fortune 500 and large privately held companies. Her primary responsibilities included supporting strategic planning initiatives, cross-functional projects and corporate operations.
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Leah holds an MBA from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. Leah holds Series 82 and 63 licenses.
A former research associate, Leah has extensive research experience and regularly participates in financial and valuation modeling for clients.
Prior to joining FOCUS, Leah worked for many years at a large institutional investor contributing to its private equity and hedge fund investment strategies. She was responsible for research and analysis covering the nearly $2B portfolio.
Previously, Leah worked for Citizens Bank supporting the consumer banking forecasting group and providing analytical support for Dodd-Frank compliance. Earlier positions included a variety of financial and strategy roles for Fortune 500 and large privately held companies. Her primary responsibilities included supporting strategic planning initiatives, cross-functional projects and corporate operations.
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Leah holds an MBA from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. Leah holds Series 82 and 63 licenses.
