The Basics of M&A Integration Execution

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Value creation in any acquisition relies heavily on how well the integration goes. By focusing on integration, buyers can increase their chances of success in obtaining and realizing their intended synergies. But how well can it go if the company’s integration lead is a first-timer? Learn the basics of M&A integration execution, as Aaron Whiting, Chief of Staff at Crownpeak, explains how to train a first-time M&A integration lead.

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Aaron Whiting, Chief of Staff at Crownpeak

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Value creation in any acquisition relies heavily on how well the M&A integration goes. By focusing on integration, buyers can increase their chances of success in obtaining and realizing their intended synergies. But how well can it go if the company’s integration lead is a first-timer?

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In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Learn the basics of M&A integration execution, with Aaron Whiting, Chief of Staff at Crownpeak.

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You will learn:

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Coaching an integration lead
Getting ready for day one
Kickoff meeting strategies
Challenges during integration
Setting alignment for kickoff meetings

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Aaron Whiting

Aaron Whiting is Founder of Kinetic PE and a private equity operating executive focused on helping portfolio companies build acquisition-ready operating systems. He has led acquisition integrations and business transformations since 2014, with experience across PE-backed software companies and portfolio environments connected to Vista Equity Partners, TA Associates, Battery Ventures, and K1. He has also appeared on M&A Science to discuss integration execution, first-time integration leads, sourcing, diligence, and managing integration from a project management lens.

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