"Ask what your role is going to be, ask who you're going to be working with. Ask what will happen to your team now and if you'll be getting a bigger team. Ask all those things you think of. A lot of people say, 'Well I'll find out later,' or are afraid to ask."

Two industry professionals share how they collaborate and explain why negotiation sets the tone for integration

On this recap from the M&A Science Virtual Summit, Kison moderates a panel featuring Devorah Bertucci, Director of Corporate Development at Microsoft, and Kim Jones, Senior HR M&A Manager at Microsoft. They discuss the topic of how to bridge the gap between corporate development and integration functions.

Making an acquisition successful and creating value for both sides isn’t easy. There needs to be a partnership with corporate development and integration that drives negotiations to structure a deal for success. Topics covered in this panel include identifying early signs of a bad fit, balancing different company cultures, and how a role in corporate development impacts views on culture.

"Is it an exit strategy for those leaders or are they really looking to grow the product and team?"

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