How to Handle Global M&A
Pablo von Siebenthal, Global Head of M&A at Swissport
The global landscape offers exciting growth opportunities that make business expansion a strategic move. M&A can be a powerful tool for this, but global deals often come with cultural complexities and regulatory intricacies that require a strategic approach.
In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Pablo von Siebenthal, Global Head of M&A at Swissport, talks about how to handle global M&A.
Things you will also learn from this episode:
- Challenges of executing global deals
- Managing cultural differences in global M&A
- Overcoming cultural misunderstandings
- Playbook - Building cross-cultural relationships
- How to manage coordination between work streams
Swissport is the global leader in aviation services based in Zurich, Switzerland, providing comprehensive ground support at over 300 airports worldwide. With operations in more than 50 countries and a workforce of 65,000, Swissport handled services for 232 million passengers and 4.7 million tons of air freight in 2023. Active at 286 airports across 44 countries on six continents, Swissport has grown from its origins in the Swiss Air Group 30 years ago to a key player in the aviation industry.
Pablo von Siebenthal
Pablo von Siebenthal is the Global Head of M&A at Swissport, a world leader in aviation services. With 16 years of experience in M&A and corporate development, Pablo has expertly navigated both corporate environments and advisory roles. He began his career in corporate development, quickly moving into M&A advisory for eight years before leading corporate development initiatives. Prior to joining Swissport, Pablo served as the Global Head of M&A at Kühne + Nagel, the world’s largest transportation and logistics company.
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