Laura Sullivan serves as Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Mesirow Corporate Services. In this capacity, Laura provides operational oversight of Integrated Marketing and Communications, Traditional Investment Management Operations and Security Processing, and Facilities. In addition, Laura acts as a strategic advisor to the CEO and oversees strategic initiatives across the firm. 

With more than 15 years in financial services, Laura joined Mesirow in 2013 and has held several roles focusing on accounting, finance and strategic planning. Most recently, she served as Managing Director, Head of Financial Planning, Analysis and Compensation. Prior to joining Mesirow, Laura worked at Citadel in financial reporting and Ernst and Young in assurance and advisory business services. 

Laura serves as a Board member for Choose DuPage.

Laura earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Miami University. She became a Certified Public Accountant in February 2007 and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.