Tomer Stavitsky, SVP Corp Dev at Omnicell, explains how partnerships can strengthen pre-acquisition strategy, covering PE dynamics, ROFR structures, and milestone design.
Chandradev Mehta of Hexion on using M&A to transform a commodity chemical business into a technology-enabled, chemistry-as-a-service model.
Matt James, EVP, CFO & Chief Acquisition Officer at Oakbridge Insurance, co-founded the platform in 2020 and has since closed 60+ acquisitions. In this episode, he breaks down how Oakbridge built integration into the deal process from day one, what he's seen go wrong at billion-dollar platforms that didn't, and how he structures deals, teams, and data systems to hold up under serious buyer scrutiny.
Rodrigo Dominguez Sotomayor of White & Case breaks down what actually drives deal success in Latin America — from regulatory traps to cultural dynamics most buyers miss.
Nathan Rust reveals how Salas O'Brien screens 200+ opportunities a year — and why cultural fit, not EBITDA, is their real deal filter. 93% leadership retention. 30 mergers. Zero failures. (They call them mergers for a reason.)
In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Robert Lovegrove, President & CEO of The ChemQuest Group Inc. Previously, as VP of Corporate Strategy at Milliken & Company, shares how one of the company’s largest acquisitions was shaped by focus, discipline, and internal alignment.
Ciprian Stan of SALESIANER Gruppe explains why culture, trust, and execution must shape M&A strategy before a deal is signed.
Ciprian Stan, Integration Manager at SALESIANER Gruppe, tells us why seller-led M&A no longer works, and what top acquirers do differently after close.
Carlos Cesta (125+ deals) breaks down how experienced buyers structure deals for outcomes, not transactions. The deal spiral, earnouts, and integration.
Keith Crawford of State Street shares proven frameworks for navigating complex carve-out transactions, from proactive sourcing to integration execution.
Hilary Shirazi, Head of Corporate Development at Notion, shares how to build M&A strategy, the Four T's framework, and scaling deals without an IMO.
Jennifer Miller, Senior Director of Corporate Development at Oshkosh Corporation, brings over 24 years of M&A experience spanning investment banking, boutique advisory, and corporate development.
Nicole Markowski, former Director at Wipfli, reveals how integration-led diligence prevents value destruction and why the human element determines M&A success.
Byron Lichtenstein, Managing Director at Insight Partners, reveals how to execute strategic M&A at scale, supporting 500+ portfolio companies with buyer-led deals.
TIAA's Javier Enrile shares buyer-side M&A strategies, from intrinsic valuation methods to deal structuring tools that protect downside risk in financial services.
Xavier Gury, founding partner at Wind VC, shares lessons from his 3 exits including a performance-based earnout that grew his company from 100 to 250 people.
In part two of this masterclass conversation, Arash Attar-Rezvani gets into the execution challenges that separate successful M&A practitioners from the rest.
Skadden's Arash Attar-Rezvani shares 25 years of cross-border M&A strategy expertise, covering regulatory hurdles, deal structures, and cultural nuances.
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