What actions can you take to maximise your chance of delivering the value case?

A combination of Chief Executives pursuing big ticket deals they planned during the pandemic, private equity companies sitting on almost $1.6 trillion of uninvested cash according to the Wall Street Journal and blank-check companies having raised record amounts this year, have all contributed to the explosion of activity in M&A markets.

Therefore, whether you are a senior leader in an organisation or a senior interim stepping in to temporarily lead any aspect of a business, M&A will likely feature on your radar and the key challenge is to maximise the value of M&As.

Read this M&A integration article.

Based in London and with over 24 years’ global experience, Karen Thomas-Bland is often cited as one of the top business transformation consultants and coaches in the world. She is a trusted advisor to boards, executive teams and investors, creating sustainable, long-term value for FTSE/Fortune businesses and PE funds. She writes for many publications including The Times, FT, Association of MBAs and Management Today.