Head of Mergers and Acquisitions

Role Overview: As the Head of Merger & Acquisitions and Strategy at the global company specializing in automotive wiring harnesses, electronic sensors, and mechatronic systems, you will be instrumental in driving inorganic growth initiatives on a global scale and shaping the long-term business strategy. Your primary focus will be on identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships that are in line with the company's vision of becoming a leading technology-driven supplier in the automotive industry. Key Responsibilities: - Lead strategic planning and deal origination by identifying sectors, geographies, and technologies that align with strategic objectives. - Develop an M&A roadmap and establish relationships with key stakeholders in the investment and startup ecosystems. - Evaluate potential deals, lead internal discussions, and collaborate with finance and legal teams on deal structuring and risk analysis. - Lead cross-functional diligence processes, coordinate stakeholders, and negotiate agreements during the due diligence and execution phase. - Support or lead integration efforts post-acquisition to ensure operational, cultural, and financial alignment. - Track performance metrics to drive value creation and act as a key advisor to the CEO and Board on inorganic options. - Build frameworks and governance processes to standardize and de-risk deal-making activities, focusing on growth acceleration, portfolio optimization, innovation access, and global expansion through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Qualifications Required: - 15-20 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, strategy consulting, or investment banking. - Strong track record in deal-making within the automotive, industrials, mobility-tech, or EV ecosystem. - Experience in successful JV formations, acquisitions, and post-deal integration. - Exposure to working with promoter-driven organizations would be advantageous.,