Arden Lee is an independent financial consultant based in Los Angeles. He works closely with family offices to assist with business planning, corporate development, M&A and operational execution for their portfolio companies. Arden Lee has previously held positions including Vice President at Nike and Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, where he was involved in key transactions in the consumer retail sector.

Mr. Lee's transaction history includes notable deals like the $4.6 billion sale of Petco in 2015 and the $1 billion sale of Ballast Point to Constellation Brands. He has also led several initial public offerings, including the $1.2 billion IPO of US Foods and the $188 million IPO of Five Below. Other significant transactions in his career include the $500 million sale of Del Taco to Levy Acquisition Corp. in 2014, the $4.3 billion sale of Diversey to Sealed Air in 2011, and the $20 billion merger between Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden in 2015.

Outside of his professional life, Mr. Lee enjoys various hobbies, including practicing jiu-jitsu, spending time with his family and enjoying music. He is also committed to community service and enjoys traveling to experience new cultures.

Arden Lee