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Setting up M&A Integration Day One for Success
Day one in M&A is a critical juncture for both the acquiring company and the target company. This is the day when the deal is officially closed and the two companies become one entity. Day one involves a lot of planning and coordination between the two companies to ensure a smooth transition. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Chris Evans, former Head of CorpDev Integration at Amazon, discusses setting up M&A integration day one for success.

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Chris Evans
Chris Evans is an M&A Integration Advisor and CFO with over 20 years of global experience in corporate development, integration, and finance. A former 17-year veteran of Amazon, Chris led teams that closed over 100 transactions and has extensive expertise in capital raising, due diligence, integration planning, and performance monitoring for acquisitions. His career also includes raising billions of dollars for technology companies at Deutsche Bank. Chris now advises senior leadership on designing and executing strategic integration processes to ensure successful acquisitions and manage complex change initiatives.
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