CHIEF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (CCDO)

Position Overview The Chief Corporate Development Officer is responsible for driving the organization's inorganic growth strategy, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic investments, partnerships, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring initiatives. The CCDO plays a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing high-impact growth opportunities that align with the company's long-term strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Strategy • Lead the development and execution of the organization's M&A strategy. • Identify acquisition targets, strategic investments, and divestiture opportunities. • Conduct valuation analysis, financial modeling, and deal structuring. Deal Execution & Integration • Oversee end-to-end deal execution including due diligence, negotiations, and closing. • Lead post-merger integration planning and execution to ensure value realization. • Coordinate cross-functional teams during integration processes. Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures • Develop and manage strategic alliances, partnerships, and joint ventures. • Structure commercial agreements that align with business growth objectives. • Strengthen ecosystem relationships to expand market reach. Corporate Strategy Alignment • Align corporate development initiatives with overall business strategy. • Collaborate with CEO and CSO on long-term growth planning. • Evaluate strategic fit of potential transactions and investments. Financial Analysis & Valuation • Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, and investment assessments. • Evaluate ROI, synergies, and risk factors for potential deals. • Ensure financial discipline in all corporate development activities. Market Intelligence & Opportunity Sourcing • Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and market opportunities. • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of acquisition and partnership targets. • Engage with investment banks, advisors, and industry networks. Risk Management & Governance • Assess legal, financial, operational, and regulatory risks in transactions. • Ensure compliance with internal governance and regulatory requirements. • Coordinate with legal, finance, and compliance teams during deal processes. Stakeholder Management • Engage with senior leadership, Board members, investors, and external partners. • Present deal recommendations and strategic insights to executive leadership. • Represent the organization in negotiations and strategic discussions. Leadership & Team Development • Lead and mentor corporate development, M&A, and strategy teams. • Build strong analytical and execution capabilities within the team. • Foster a high-performance, deal-oriented culture. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field; MBA strongly preferred. • 12–15+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or strategy roles. • Proven track record in executing M&A transactions and strategic deals. • Strong experience in financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring. Key Skills & Competencies • Strong financial and analytical acumen. • Expertise in M&A, corporate finance, and deal execution. • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Strategic thinking with strong business judgment. • Ability to manage complex, high-value transactions. Performance Metrics • Successful execution of M&A and strategic transactions. • Value creation from acquisitions and partnerships. • ROI and synergy realization from deals. • Growth in market share and business expansion. • Efficiency and success rate of deal pipeline execution.