In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Thomas Willbye, Managing Director of Kierstone, to unpack the untold truths behind failed mergers—and how to fix them.

With over a decade of experience in high-stakes Post-Merger Integration (PMI), Thomas shares powerful insights on why most M&A deals fail after the handshake, and what companies must do to protect their valuation, culture, and momentum during integration.

What you'll learn:

- Why most integrations go wrong—and how to avoid it

- How Kierstone saves M&A deals from falling apart

- The mindset shift required to lead post-deal success

- How to approach integrations without "eroding the deal value"

- Lessons from complex deals across industries

If you're in private equity, corporate leadership, or preparing for an M&A—you need to hear this.