Lauren Antion

Director

Lauren is a director at Intrepid Investment Bankers, one of Oaklins’ US member firms, and focuses exclusively on the beauty, personal care & wellness sector. With close to 10 years of beauty mergers and acquisitions experience, Lauren has a strong understanding of the sector, close relationships with leading acquirors and deep experience in executing transactions. She currently serves as the co-head of the beauty, personal care & wellness practice at Intrepid. In addition, she is actively involved in the firm’s recruiting program.
 
Lauren was awarded “NextGen Woman of the Year” by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) in June 2022. In addition, she was mentioned on the lists of “Leaders of Influence – Private Equity, Investors & Advisors” by LABJ in June 2023, “Women of Influence in Finance” by LABJ in February 2022, “Women of Influence in Banking” by LABJ in February 2021 and “Top Women in Banking” by LABJ in February 2020. Prior to joining the firm, Lauren worked at Herbalife International of America as a member of the global contact strategy team. She has a BA in History from Amherst College and is a FINRA-registered representative.