Scott Chalayn-Cessna

Associate

Scott Chalayan-Cessna works on engagements across all lines of Palm Tree’s transaction, transition, and transformation services.

Mr. Cessna has 8+ years of analytical experience across multiple industries. Prior to Palm tree, he worked for the La Jolla Group, TravisMathew (acquired by Callaway Golf), and American Advisors Group.

He earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Merced, and his M.B.A. from Chapman University. He is an avid golfer, who enjoys traveling and discovering new coffee shops with his wife.

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Pardis Nasseri

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Careers with Palm Tree

We have select positions available at all levels of our organization. Contact us for a confidential discussion about joining a firm that L.A. Business Journal named among L.A.'s most influential M&A advisors.

Exposure to projects and opportunities to work closely with clients offers Palm Tree employees lateral and progressive advancement inside the firm.

We currently have positions available within the organization for employees of top accounting and consulting firms and for recent graduates.