Lauren Antion Hansen

Lauren is a Managing Director and Co-Head of the Beauty, Personal Care & Wellness practice at Intrepid. She joined Intrepid in 2015 and has since focused exclusively on advising clients across the Beauty, Personal Care & Wellness sector. She has a strong understanding of the trends and value-drivers across the sector, close relationships with leading acquirors and investors, and significant experience sourcing and executing transactions. In addition, she is actively involved in the firm’s recruiting program.

Lauren was recently named to the list of “Top 100 Bankers” by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) in May 2025 and “Women of Influence in Finance” by LABJ in February 2025. She was named to the list of “Beauty’s Most Powerful Financiers” by WWD Beauty Inc. in September 2024. Lauren was recognized as a finalist for the “Next Generation Award” by the Los Angeles Times in November 2023 and awarded “NextGen Woman of the Year” by LABJ in June 2022. In addition, she was named to the list 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 Intrepid, Lauren worked at Herbalife International as a member of the Global Contact Strategy Team. While at Amherst College, she led the Varsity Volleyball team as a two-year Captain and was a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee and Investment Club.

Outside of the office, Lauren enjoys spending time running, playing tennis and beach volleyball, hiking, and skiing, as well as sampling any and all beauty products!

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