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Job Summary
Are you ready to shape the future of a global enterprise? We are seeking a visionary M&A Leader to drive transformative growth through strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships. This executive will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board, influencing business strategy at the highest level.
In this role, you will lead complex, high-profile transactions across the globe—ranging from $200MM bolt-on deals to $2B+ transformational acquisitions—and ensure seamless integration that delivers sustainable value.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Lead Global M&A: Drive sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions and divestitures aligned with corporate objectives.
Shape Business Outcomes: Develop creative deal structures that integrate financial, legal, and cultural considerations.
Influence at the Highest Level: Serve as a key advisor to senior executives and the Board, providing insight on valuation, negotiation tactics, and emerging trends.
Build Winning Teams: Staff and lead cross-functional negotiating teams, ensuring best practices in due diligence and integration planning.
Drive Financial Excellence: Manage all financial aspects of transactions, coordinating internal and external resources.
Set the Standard: Document and implement best practices for joint ventures, transitional service agreements, and integration strategies.
Education & Experience
Required:
Strategic Visionary: A leader who sees the big picture and aligns M&A activity with long-term business goals and can clearly articulate an inspiring vision for the organization.
Proven Expertise: 10+ years in M&A or combined M&A/business development experience, including large-scale global transactions.
Executing for Results: Ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results.
Influential Communicator: Skilled in negotiation and capable of building trust across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Team Leadership: Attracts and retains top talent, motivates the team, delegates effectively, celebrates diversity, and brings a continuous improvement mindset. Generates followership.
Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of corporate finance, valuation, tax, and business law.
Global Perspective: Experience managing international deals and navigating cultural dimensions, naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others. Strong emotional intelligence.
Master’s degree in Business or equivalent experience.
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