Creating the Right Governance Structure in an M&A Deal
Strong governance is the backbone of successful M&A. Without it, teams drift, decisions slow down, and deals lose strategic focus.
What you’ll learn
- How to design and implement an effective governance model for M&A
- How to solidify corporate strategy before pursuing a transactionHow to build and align the right deal team
- How to lead an acquisition from diligence through integration
- How to structure a steering committee
Who is this course for
Built for corporate development leaders and integration owners who need a clear governance structure — from deal team formation through steering committee. If decisions in your deals slow down after LOI, this is the course.
Instructor
Seasoned executive with strategy and corporate development experience at leading healthcare and life sciences companies, including Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Intuitive Surgical, ConvaTec, Ginkgo Bioworks, and Allurion Technologies. Proven track record in driving growth through M&A, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market execution across MedTech, AI medical SaaS, and digital health. Led transformative initiatives including a $50M acquisition creating new digital revenue streams and partnerships such as a collaboration with Medtronic generating $3M within six months. Experienced in fundraising, investments, and IPO readiness.
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DealPilot is where M&A practitioners access Buyer-Led M&A™ playbooks, frameworks, templates, and real-world insights from experienced deal leaders. Courses are taught by practitioners who've run deals — not academics or advisors. Topics include integration planning, due diligence, deal sourcing, valuation, and more.
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It depends on where you are in your M&A journey. If you're building foundational knowledge, start with the M&A Fundamentals Track — five courses covering the full deal lifecycle from sourcing through integration. If you're already running deals and want to build a repeatable, scalable process, explore the Buyer-Led M&A™ Certification. New courses are added regularly as we deepen the curriculum.
