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Scott Couto Joins Star Mountain Capital as Senior Advisor
Slice of Finance Team
15 Jul
Key Highlights:
Scott Couto joins as Senior Advisor at Star Mountain Capital.
Brings over 30 years of asset management experience.
Former Executive Vice President & Head of North America at Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
Extensive expertise in risk management, investment strategy, and client relations.
Enhances Star Mountain's focus on U.S. lower middle-market investments.
Source (Business Wire)
Notable Quotes:
“Scott has tremendous complementary and differentiated skills and experience that I am confident will benefit all Star Mountain stakeholders including our team and investors.”
“I look forward to sharing my experiences and believe this is a compelling time to look at investing in the U.S. lower middle-market which represents nearly 50% of U.S. GDP and is now more open to outside investors given the aging demographic business owners willing to sell and take on outside capital.”
Our Take:
The addition of Scott Couto as a Senior Advisor to Star Mountain Capital is a strategic move that underscores the firm's commitment to enhancing its investment capabilities and stakeholder value. With over three decades of extensive experience in asset management, including key leadership roles at Columbia Threadneedle Investments and Fidelity Investments, Couto's expertise will significantly bolster Star Mountain's focus on the U.S. lower middle-market. His background in risk management, investment strategy, and client relations aligns well with Star Mountain’s mission to provide differentiated investment opportunities. This appointment not only strengthens Star Mountain's leadership team but also positions the firm to better navigate the complexities of the lower middle-market, ultimately benefiting its investors and stakeholders.