Andy Cohen brings 30 years of M&A experience to his role as Vice President of Corporate Development at F5, where he's executed eight acquisitions in three years—including a record-breaking year with four deals. His career spans high-growth tech companies including Citrix and Acquia, with experience on the buy-side, sell-side, VC side, and as an operator at small companies. This cross-functional perspective gives Andy unique empathy for what different stakeholders experience during M&A, and his reputation for running ethical, relationship-driven processes means every CEO he's worked with over six decades of deals will still take his call.
Andy Cohen, VP of Corporate Development at F5, shares 30 years of M&A wisdom: why reputation matters more than winning, and how relationships drive 60+ successful deals.