Maria Watts is a Managing Director and Head of Baird’s Global Consumer Investment Banking Group and a member of Baird’s Global Financial Sponsors Group (FSG). She also sits on Baird’s Investment Banking Management Committee.

CHICAGO, NOV. 21, 2022 – Baird, an employee-owned, international financial services firm, announced today that it has promoted Maria Watts to Co-Head of Global Consumer Investment Banking and a member of the unit’s senior leadership team.

Dec 16, 2019 · Maria Watts, a Managing Director with Baird Global Investment Banking, was recently named to Mergers & Acquisitions’ list of 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A. The list features 46 women that are recognized as outstanding dealmakers both inside and outside their firms.

Maria is a mother of two children, and helped develop a flexible and effective maternity policy for Baird. She is committed to helping more women climb the ladder behind her, and regularly speaks to colleges and women’s groups about career opportunities in investment banking.

Aug 7, 2023 · Maria Watts provides senior leadership to the consumer sector of Baird global investment banking while managing financial sponsor client relationships. Serving on various committees at...

Maria Watts has been promoted to Co-Head of Global Consumer Investment Banking and a member of the unit’s senior leadership team at Baird, partnering with Brian McDonagh, Co-Head of...

Congratulations to Maria Watts, Baird's Global Consumer Investment Banking Co-Head, who was named to Crain's Chicago Business’s 2023 list of Notable Leaders in Finance. https://bit.ly/3KGDF7R

Ms. Maria Watts serves as Managing Director & Co-Head of Global Consumer Investment Banking at Robert W. Baird & Co. Since joining Baird in 2009, She has executed numerous mergers, acquisitions, and public offerings on behalf of companies and private equity clients across consumer and other sectors.

Aug 14, 2023 · Baird Global Consumer Investment Banking Co-Head, Maria Watts, was recently named to Crain’s Chicago Business’s 2023 list of Notable Leaders in Finance. The 2023 list includes 30 senior leaders across the Greater Chicago area.