In a February 2021 report, Morgan Stanley’s global head of M&A, Rob Kindler said: “All the elements are there for an active M&A market in 2021, from corporations looking for scale and growth to private equity firms and SPACs looking to invest capital.

Just what exactly is driving M&A activities, particularly in Asia, and what is the role of the CFO, particularly in these uncertain times?

William Foo, Chief Financial Officer at Everise, shares his experience and thoughts on the character, experience and expertise that CFOs bring to the M&A table, post-COVID-19.