Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith is a key executive at H.W. Kaufman Group, serving as Vice President of Corporate Development.1 2 In this role, he supports the growth of the organization through mergers and acquisitions and other strategic initiatives across all companies within the Kaufman network, including Burns & Wilcox.1

Career Highlights

Taylor joined Kaufman in 2016 and has since led efforts for more than ten acquisitions in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.2 His contributions have been significant in developing overall strategy and operational implementation plans for each acquisition. Prior to joining Kaufman, Taylor worked as an Engagement Manager at Deloitte Consulting, where he was part of the company's mergers and acquisitions practice.2

Recognition and Development

Taylor's skills and entrepreneurial mindset have earned him recognition within the company and industry:

He was selected for the Kaufman Advanced Management Program (KAMP)2
He now coaches associates participating in both KAMP and the Kaufman Emerging Leaders Program2
In 2017, he was recognized as a Young Gun by Insurance Business America2 3

Education

Taylor holds impressive academic credentials:

MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business2
Bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University2

Career Progression

Taylor's career at H.W. Kaufman Group has seen steady advancement:

In 2019, he was promoted to Corporate Vice President, Corporate Development from his previous role as Associate Vice President4
He currently holds the title of Vice President, Corporate Development1 2

Taylor Smith's role at H.W. Kaufman Group involves working across the entire life cycle of mergers and acquisitions, contributing significantly to the company's growth and strategic development.3