Delivering the Deal

How do you establish effective change management during an M&A deal? In this episode, we are speaking with Jason Jaross, a Partner in Mercer’s M&A Advisory Services Business with two decades of experience advising organizations around deal-related change management. Given that we view effective change management as one of the keys to delivering on your deal thesis, we wanted him to share some of his experiences and lessons that may help your next deal.

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In this episode, Mercer’s Scott Gardiner shares his 20+ years of deal experience to highlight his observations about the M&A landscape and the importance of aligning HR for successful deal-making.

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What is the focus area on deal professional’s minds? Retention in deals. Tune into our latest episode of Delivering the Deal, where our host, Aaron Chaum, principal at Mercer’s M&A Advisory Services interviews Jon Nelson, Director of HR M&A at AT&T. Jon discusses how to plan for retention during a deal and how to execute effectively to retain critical talent and protect their deal thesis.

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What do skills have to do with deals? Tune into our latest episode of Delivering the Deal, where our host, Global, and North America M&A Leader Jeff Black, interviews Mercer’s Global Innovation Leader, Julie Van Waveren. Julie shares her expertise around how talent is integral to all M&A deals and how business leaders can use talent data to strategize pre-day 1 to ensure their deal will succeed.

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In the last few years, we have seen a significant transformation come into the auto industry. What prompted this period of transformation, and how does that factor into business leaders’ strategic agendas? Today, our guest, Mike Ponicall, automotive industry leader at Mercer, will help us navigate this period of transformation. He’ll also highlight how recent joint ventures and strategic alliances are increasing and the best way to ensure these deals are set up right.

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Tune into our latest episode of Delivering the Deal where our host, Global and North America M&A Leader Jeff Black interviews Mercer’s Chief Commercial Officer, David Anderson. David shares his experiences and perspectives related to the challenges and opportunities facing business leaders in 2022 and beyond.

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What are the key M&A people trends in the tech space, and how can other industries leverage this approach? Tune into our latest episode of Delivering the Deal, where our host, Global, and North America M&A Leader Jeff Black, speaks with Aaron Chaum. Aaron recently joined Mercer and brings his ten years of experience in the global tech and M&A space to the M&A Advisory Services team. Aaron also highlights leadership challenges during acquisitions and integrations and talent retention, and attraction practices.

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What is on the horizon when it comes to deals in 2022? Will there continue to be the same momentum from 2021? Hear from Mercer’s senior M&A advisors from around the world as they share their regional perspectives.

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When deal professionals think about health, they primarily think about health insurance. COVID has changed how many leaders feel about health and its impact on performance. 

In this episode, Jeff Black discusses untraditional healthcare risks related to deals with Lorna Friedman, Senior Partner Mercer Marsh Benefits –  Health Transformation and Sustainability.

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In this episode, Jeff Black discusses divesture trends and considerations with Chuck Moritt. Chuck is a Partner in Mercer’s M&A business who leverages his 30+ years of expertise in the industry to advise both strategic and financial buyers and sellers on HR Transaction-related issues. Chuck shares his insights around an area that many business leaders mistakenly think is easier than a merger or acquisition.

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