How to Successfully Build a Corporate Development Function

Nichelle Maynard-Elliot, a seasoned corporate M&A executive with over 20 years of experience, shares her insights on building effective corporate development functions. She discusses the importance of aligning development strategies with growth goals and emphasizes structured approval processes for acquisitions. Nichelle highlights the need for specialists to validate market assumptions and the strategic balance of team dynamics. Additionally, she explores how understanding cultural differences is crucial in M&A negotiations, illustrated by a compelling case study.