Strategic Alignment Between M&A and Corporate Strategy
Baljit Singh, SVP, Global Head of Corporate Development at Nielsen Ventures (NYSE: NLSN)
Engaging in M&A activities just for the sake of doing them is one of the biggest reasons for failed deals. Without a well-defined purpose, these transactions can distract the business and waste massive amounts of resources.
In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Baljit Singh, SVP, Global Head of Corporate Development at Nielsen Ventures, discusses the importance of strategic alignment between M&A and corporate strategy.
Things you will learn:
- Corporate strategy vs M&A strategy
- Getting the strategy right
- Capital allocation
- Measuring business unit’s success
- Deal structure to preserve cash
Nielsen shapes the world’s media and content as a global leader in audience insights, data, and analytics. By understanding people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, Nielsen empowers clients with independent and actionable intelligence to connect and engage with their audiences now and in the future. Nielsen operates in more than 55 countries worldwide.
Baljit Singh
Baljit Singh is the SVP, Global Head of Corporate Development, and Board Member at Nielsen Ventures. An accomplished corporate development and finance professional, Baljit has extensive experience in M&A, corporate strategy, accounting, capital raising, treasury, and investor relations. He has executed complex domestic and cross-border transactions, working with both early-stage and established companies. Baljit began his career at Verizon, transitioned to banking at UBS and Citi, and held significant roles at Telecommunication Systems, Avaya, and Nielsen. His transformational work at Nielsen included major divestitures and taking the company private.
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