Head of M&A

• Lead high-impact M&A deals in a global, market-leading company.
• Executive exposure and influence on strategic business growth.

Our client is a long-established, multinational organisation with a strong global presence in over 100 countries. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainable growth, the company operates across multiple markets and has a track record of strategic expansion through successful M&A activity.

You will oversee the complete M&A process for mid- to large-scale deals, ensuring smooth execution from initial target screening through to final handover. This includes managing internal stakeholders, working with external advisors, and delivering on strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and lead end-to-end M&A projects for acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures.
• Drive strategic target identification, screening, and qualification.
• Oversee development of robust business cases, cost synergy modelling, and valuation analysis.
• Manage due diligence processes across financial, legal, tax, and operational areas.
• Collaborate closely with legal teams to negotiate and finalise documentation.
• Engage and coordinate with external advisors such as investment banks, law firms, and consultants.
• Anticipate and resolve critical alignment or operational issues during execution.
• Prepare and deliver clear, compelling presentations to executive stakeholders.
• Monitor deal progress and ensure timely completion of key milestones.
• Safeguard sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality throughout.
• Identify process improvements to optimise future deal execution.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to junior colleagues.

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of hands-on M&A deal execution experience, ideally EUR 50-400m deal sizes.
• Proven track record delivering acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures end-to-end.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management and influence skills.
• Comfortable presenting to and working with executive-level stakeholders.
• High level of discretion and professional integrity.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.

For more information you can reach out to Shane Sahetapy via or 06-23640601