Taylor has worked directly with alternative investment managers for more than15 years.

He advises and executes strategic communications programs comprising messaging and brand building, media relations, crisis communications and special situations, including M&A and shareholder engagement.  With a background in special situations, Taylor often works closely with private equity clients around portfolio company developments and hedge fund clients around shareholder activism campaigns.

Prior to joining ASC in 2014, he spent nearly six years at Joele Frank, a leading corporate communications agency, working with both corporate and private equity clients on M&A support, proxy fight defense, bankruptcy proceedings, management changes and other special situations.  While there, he advised on more than 100 transactions as well as dozens of proxy fight defense campaigns across a wide range of industries.

An avid angler, Taylor founded The Tightlined Conservation Coalition and runs The Tightlined Slam, a fly and light tackle fishing tournament dedicated to raising money and awareness for marine conservation.  He also serves on the Board of the American Saltwater Guides Association, a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting sustainable business through marine conservation. 

Taylor graduated with a B.A. in English and a minor in Economics from Davidson College.