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Staying True to Culture in M&A
Culture is one of the most controversial and hot topics in the world of M&A. Most people say that Culture isn’t a deal killer. But not for Trish Mosconi, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Corporate Development at Synchrony. In our interview, she talks about how they walked away from an almost perfect deal due to cultural differences.
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Trish Mosconi, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Corporate Development at Synchrony (NYSE: SYF)

"You can always realign your business goals, objectives, and strategies for growth. But if you are fundamentally different from a cultural standpoint, it will never work. I don't think you can change individuals easily. It's always nature over nurture." - Trish Mosconi.

In this episode, Trish Mosconi, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Corporate Development at Synchrony, talks about the importance of culture in M&A and how it can kill a deal.

Trish tells a story of how they walked away from a deal because of cultural differences, the red flags she looks out for, and how they integrate the companies they acquire.

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Trish Mosconi

Trish Mosconi is a retired Chief Strategy Officer and seasoned executive with extensive experience in financial services and FinTech. Formerly a Partner at McKinsey and BCG, and a Managing Director at BlackRock, Trish has a proven track record in strategic leadership and M&A. She recently served as Chief Strategy Officer at Synchrony, leading Strategy, M&A, and Strategic Partnerships. Trish holds an MBA from Columbia University and is currently an Executive Advisor to the CEO at Synchrony, focusing on transformative growth and corporate strategy.

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