Nicole Markowski brings a unique engineering perspective to M&A integration, having managed 30+ transactions across varying deal velocities at Wipfli and Ario. With a biomedical engineering degree from Marquette University and an MBA earned while managing acquisitions, she specializes in building scalable M&A processes that preserve the human element critical to professional services success. She has served as Director of Business Integration and Operations at Wipfli.
Nicole Markowski, former Director at Wipfli, reveals how integration-led diligence prevents value destruction and why the human element determines M&A success.
More than the numbers, relationships can make or break a deal. Regardless of the deal rationale, strong, trusting connections between parties can lead to smoother negotiations, clearer communication, and a greater likelihood of mutual satisfaction in the end result. In this interview, Nicole Markowski, Manager and Corporate Development at Wipfli LLP, delves into the importance of cultivating positive relationships to drive M&A success.