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Leading M&A with Integration
This interview is a rewind from our M&A virtual summit, which was held in June. The topic of discussion is leading M&A with integration, featuring our guest speakers Carlos Cesta, former Corporate Development/M&A at Presidio and Javid Moosaji, former Global Head of Partner Channels, Platform Solutions and Transformation at Travelex, hosted by Stacy Hendricks, senior director at Alvarez and Marsal. In this webinar, you will hear a breakdown of the integration process and learn what to look for in an integration leader. Topics discussed range from when to go to market post close to how to hit synergy numbers.
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Carlos Cesta, former Corporate Development/M&A at Presidio, and Javid Moosaji, former M&A Sales Integration Strategy at Paypal (NASDAQ: PYPL)

"We should never really shy away from disagreement, as long as it's for the common good. It's important to listen to the two parties that are giving a slightly different opinion, particularly from the acquired and target companies." - Javid Moosaji

In this episode, Carlos Cesta, Corporate Development/M&A at Presidio, and Javid Moosaji, M&A sales integration strategy at Paypal, talks about leading your M&A process with integration.

Carlos and Javid explain the importance of integration in an M&A process, how early we have to start planning for integration in the entire deal lifecycle, and how to choose the right integration lead. 

Javid Moosaji

Javid Moosaji is a GTM Integration and strategic partnerships specialist currently working in the M&A Sales and Integration Strategy at Paypal. He's an experienced transformational leader with a proven track record in leading large scale programs which deliver sustainable change, digital experience, and M&A integration.

Stacy Hendricks

Stacy Hendricks is the Founder of Amplify Global Consulting and an M&A integration, transformation, and value creation advisor. She has 25+ years of operator and consulting experience helping companies manage acquisitions, divestitures, system implementations, organizational redesign, and major change events. Her background includes M&A integration leadership at McAfee, Hewlett Packard / HPE, Samsung NEXT, and Alvarez & Marsal.

Carlos Cesta

Carlos Cesta has 30 years of M&A experience from investment banking to corporate development at Verizon, Dentsu, Presidio, and NP Digital. He ran point on Verizon's media buildout (AOL and Yahoo deals) and has closed 125+ transactions. He specializes in standing up M&A functions from zero, defining programmatic M&A strategies, and structuring deals for long-term value creation. Recently transitioned from buy-side to launch his own advisory practice, partnering with entrepreneurs using a buyer-led mindset.

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