Ann Hanna

Ann Hanna is Managing Director and Co-founder of Taureau Group, an independent investment banking firm providing merger and acquisition services to middle market companies. With more than 30 years of investment banking and C-level management experience, Ann guides businesses through successful M&A transactions, combining extensive operational experience with deep financial expertise. She has been instrumental in building Taureau Group from its origins within a regional CPA firm into a fully independent investment banking practice that serves clients on a global basis. 

Ann's distinctive background includes ownership of several successful businesses across multiple industries, including commercial building restoration and automotive dealerships, as well as corporate experience with General Motors and Shell Oil.  

She earned an MBA in Finance and Corporate Taxation from California State University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Colorado. Ann is a licensed investment banker, real estate broker, and Certified Public Accountant in both California and Wisconsin. She serves on multiple boards including BizStarts Milwaukee, where she previously served as Board Chair, and is active in the Association for Corporate Growth, where she previously served as President.