Kimberly Baird is Principal and Founder of Maximize M&A LLC, where she advises companies on M&A integration, operating models, and transformation during inorganic growth. She has held M&A integration leadership roles at Cisco, SentinelOne, and Alteryx, with experience helping both mature and high-growth companies manage the operational realities of acquisitions. She has appeared on M&A Science to discuss agile M&A at scale, virtual integration, people experience, and tailoring integration plans to the acquirer’s culture and deal objectives.

Ashley is the Sr. Consultant HR M&A Integration and Data Team Leader at Cisco. She has worked with business development team on Cisco Acquisitions from

diligence processes through announcement to ensure successful onboarding and integration for each of Cisco's acquisitions.

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