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Andrew Bilbao is a seasoned Transformational Finance & Corporate Development Lead. Formerly Global Head of Corporate Development at John Wiley & Sons, Inc., and CFO of Noble Education Acquisition Corporation, he's a seasoned executive with expertise in traditional and digital media, excelling in building teams, developing financial strategies, and executing mergers and acquisitions. Throughout his career, Andrew has managed several hundred deals, placing over $1.3 billion in transactions, with a focus on education technology and scholarly publishing. His specialties include finance, operations, business strategy, and M&A, consistently driving results and exceeding revenue goals.
M&A is a massive undertaking that calls for collaboration among numerous individuals. Ensuring alignment with everyone involved is essential for the success of a deal. Yet, with a variety of opinions and personalities at play, achieving alignment can be quite a challenge. In this episode, Andrew Bilbao, CFO of Noble Education Acquisition Corp, shares valuable insights on how to guarantee alignment for deal success, paving the way for a smooth and fruitful M&A process.