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Scott Boyd is a seasoned M&A professional with extensive experience in strategic planning and decision-making for both the private sector and non-profits. Currently, he serves as the Deputy Director of Strategy, Planning, and Management at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's China Country Office. Before this, Scott spent nearly a decade at Amazon, where he held several senior roles, including Corporate Development Integration Director and Head of Integration for AWS. His expertise includes due diligence, integration planning, and developing M&A playbooks, making him a trusted advisor in the field.
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Change management is one of the most crucial aspects of M&A. While integration involves multiple facets, from supply chains to customers, change management is solely focused on the employees. This can make or break a deal, as employee retention is one of the main ingredients to achieving synergies in a timely manner. In this interview, Chris Evans, ex-Head of CorpDev Integration at Amazon, and Scott Boyd, former Head of Integration for AWS, discuss integration strategies, particularly the nuisances of change management.
In the complex world of M&A, the difference between a successful deal and a failed one often hinges on integration. Proper integration, driven by a harmonious fusion of strategy and execution, ensures that the merging entities can effectively combine their strengths and navigate potential pitfalls. In this interview, we dive deep into the heart of integration strategies and underscore the pivotal role of the integration team during the due diligence process, featuring Chris Evans, ex-Head of CorpDev Integration at Amazon, and Scott Boyd, former Head of Integration for AWS.