M&A Beyond Day One: What They Don't Teach You

Description

When merging and acquiring organizations there are many factors to consider - not all aspects of M&A activity are reserved for senior executive leadership teams, private equity companies and legal teams. There are the obvious aspects that require blending from both companies; from finances, people/teams to the corporate image and company culture. Consider all of the aspects of an organization that exist just to run the normal course of business. Then consider all of the similar aspects of another organization that is being merged into another organization! It can be a daunting task that requires skillful organization and consideration of aspects of M&A that 'they don't teach you about'. Ben Chodor, President, Intrado Digital Media shares his personal journey of excitement and freedom from selling his first company to the experience of 'now what!?' post-sale and how he was able to navigate the big changes, build company culture, shift roles from owner to employee and take on the 'new normal' at the new organization.