Mastering Carve-Out Transactions
Keith Crawford, Global Head of Corporate Development and M&A at State Street Corporation, brings more than two decades of experience navigating some of …
What you’ll learn
- Why carve-out transactions require uniquely tailored approaches
- How to identify the critical unknowns that standard templates can’t capture
- How to craft a compelling “why us” narrative and the stakeholders you should approach first
Who is this course for
Instructor
Keith Crawford is the Global Head of Corporate Development and M&A at State Street Corporation, where he's spent over 20 years leading complex carve-out transactions in the financial services sector. Previously serving as CFO at State Street Global Advisors, Keith brings deep expertise in navigating the dependencies, negotiations, and integration challenges that make carve-outs particularly complex. A CPA by training, Keith transitioned from audit to M&A and has since overseen more than 50 transactions, including approximately 15 carve-out deals in the custody and investment services space.
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