Lauren Hirsch is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in business and financial reporting. Currently serving as a reporter for DealBook at The New York Times since August 2020, Lauren previously held various positions at CNBC, including Business and Politics Reporter and Consumer and Retail Reporter from September 2017 to August 2020. Prior experience includes leadership roles at Reuters as Deals Team Leader and Correspondent, specializing in M&A and IPO coverage, and as Editor of the Consumer & Retail Sector at Mergermarket. Lauren's reporting has led to significant scoops involving major acquisitions and IPOs. Educational achievements include an MBA from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from Cornell University.