Bio

Scott Hardman has extensive experience in the sale of companies, as well as finance and management. A Managing Director of Alexander Hutton for the past eighteen years, Mr. Hardman focuses on manufacturing, technology and healthcare transactions. In the manufacturing sector, he has particular experience in aerospace. Previously, Mr. Hardman established the international division of a financial consulting firm, where he consulted with banks and businesses across the United States and in 28 countries on questions pertaining to finance, valuation and management. From 1989 to 1994, he served as Chairman and CEO of a Seattle based diversified manufacturing company where he conducted acquisitions, divestitures and private placements. In addition to his responsibilities at Alexander Hutton, Mr. Hardman is the former Chairman and President of M&A International, the worldwide alliance of M&A firms of which Alexander Hutton is the Seattle office. He serves on numerous corporate, charitable and institutional boards of directors including UW Medicine/Northwest Hospital. Active in public affairs, he was a 1994 candidate for the United States Senate and previously served as the Chair of the State of Washington’s Economic Development Finance Authority. Mr. Hardman holds several graduate degrees, including an MBA from the University of Washington.