President of Corporate Development & M&A

On behalf of a confidential client, Integral Creative Solutions (ICS)—a retained executive search and staffing firm—is conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one.

About the role

We are seeking a President of Corporate Development & M&A to lead the company's inorganic growth agenda—strategy, sourcing, diligence, execution, and integration. You will build the deal pipeline, lead negotiations, and own the value case from thesis through post-close integration.

Responsibilities

• Own the corporate development strategy and inorganic growth roadmap.
• Build and manage the pipeline of acquisitions, investments, and partnerships.
• Lead diligence, valuation, negotiation, and deal execution end to end.
• Own post-merger integration and value capture against the deal thesis.
• Partner on capital allocation and portfolio strategy.
• Partner with the CEO, CFO, and board on deal strategy and outcomes.

Requirements

• 15+ years in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, or private equity.
• Proven track record leading and closing complex transactions at scale.
• Deep experience owning post-close integration and value capture.
• Experience building and leading corporate development organizations.
• Ability to set inorganic strategy and make portfolio trade-offs.
• Board- and investor-ready communication.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred.

Nice-to-have

• Experience executing international and cross-border transactions.
• Experience with carve-outs, divestitures, and complex structures.
• Experience building an M&A function from the ground up.
• Corporate development leadership in the client's markets.

Pay

Base salary range: $525,000 to $700,000, with exact placement determined by skills, years of experience, and interview performance.

Benefits

• Competitive equity / long-term incentive package.
• Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays.
• Annual learning and development budget.
• 401(k) matching plan.