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Stout Appoints Ashleigh Barker As Managing Director and Head of Beauty

PRIVATEAug 20, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Director

Company

Stout

Ashleigh Barker
Professional ServicesFinancial ServicesGovernment And MilitaryLending And Investments

Description

Stout continues to enhance its Consumer coverage by hiring Ashleigh Barker as Managing Director and Head of Beauty, Personal Care, and Wellness. Ashleigh brings extensive experience in corporate M&A and investment banking to support the firm's growing Consumer practice.

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Company

Stout

About

Stout is a global investment bank and advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, valuation, financial disputes, and investigations. We serve a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex matters. Learn about our Relentless Excellence® at stout.com. Stout is a trade name for Stout Risius Ross, LLC, Stout Advisors SA, Stout Bluepeak Asia Ltd., Stout GmbH, MB e Associati S.r.l., Stout Park Ltd, and Stout Capital, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and SIPC member firm. The terms "Stout" or the "firm" refer to one or more of these legally separate and independent advisory practices.

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