In episode 82, Coffey talks with Diane Gallo about people considerations for successful mergers and acquisitions.

They discuss the inevitable change of culture that comes with a merger or acquisition; questions leaders in the acquiring company should ask; the importance that leaders acknowledge change; when and how to communicate with teams during a merger or acquisition; conversations to help identify and preserve key talent; title and role management; and the importance of cultural due diligence from the acquiring company's point of view.

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About our Guest:

Diane Gallo currently consulting in Human Resources, Culture, Coaching, and Executive Search. She

is the former SVP of HR for McKesson Specialty Health, a multi-billion-dollar business of McKesson

Corporation servicing many constituents in the healthcare ecosystem. Prior to McKesson, Ms. Gallo led

human resources in multiple healthcare settings including delivery and physician practice management. In addition, she has worked in tech and financial services.

Ms. Gallo brings Fortune 5 and start-up experiences leveraging experience and practicality to help scale for profitable growth. She prides herself on strategic business acumen.

Her passion is talent management and growing individuals to grow companies.

Ms. Gallo holds a BBA in Management from the University of Texas in Austin and a Master of Management Science from Houston Baptist University. She has attended executive development programs at the University of North Carolina, Wharton, and Cornell. She resides in Houston, Texas with her husband and two Vizslas.

Diane Gallo can be reached at www.linkedin.com/in/dianegallo/

About Mike Coffey:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.

In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.

Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.

Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.

Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand the importance of cultural due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.

2. Learn processes and practices for effective communication with your team during a transition.

3. Discover strategies for preserving key talent and integrating organizations.