Joshua Zatkin-Steres, Head of M&A Integration at Zuora (NYSE: ZUO)

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Integration is one of the most challenging and crucial parts of M&A. It requires a complete understanding of the parent company and the newly acquired business. If done right, it will allow acquirers to capture intended synergies and maximize the value of their transaction. It is why having a dedicated integration function can be extremely valuable to an organization. 

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In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Joshua Zatkin-Steres, Head of M&A Integration at Zuora, talks about how to stand up an IMO function.

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Things you will learn in this episode:

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• The role of the integration management office 
• When to consider building an IMO function 
• Benefits of having a dedicated integration function 
• How relationships can help integration leaders 
• Building playbooks from scratch