Head of Mergers and Acquisitions

Job title: Head of Merger & Acquisitions and Strategy

About: This company is a global leader in automotive wiring harnesses, electronic sensors, and mechatronic systems, serving major OEMs and Tier-1 clients across Europe, Asia, and North America. With a strong focus on innovation, precision manufacturing, and global expansion, they are poised to accelerate our journey through strategic acquisitions and forward-looking business strategies.

The Head – M&A and Strategy will lead the company’s inorganic growth initiatives globally while shaping long-term business strategy. This is a high-impact role focused on identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships that align with company's vision of becoming a global Tier-1 technology-driven supplier.

Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Deal Origination

• Identify sectors, geographies, or technologies that align with the company's long-term strategic objectives.
• Develop an

  M&A roadmap

  with target shortlists based on industry trends and gaps in the company’s portfolio.
• Establish relationships with investment banks, advisors, and startup ecosystems for deal flow.

Deal Evaluation & Structuring

• Assess target companies through

  strategic fit analysis

  , market sizing, synergies, and financial valuation.
• Lead internal discussions to build the

  business case

  for an acquisition or JV.
• Work with finance/legal teams on deal structuring, risk analysis, and regulatory implications.

Due Diligence & Execution

• Lead cross-functional diligence covering financials, operations, IP, HR, tax, and legal.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (advisors, consultants, management teams).
• Negotiate term sheets, pricing, and definitive agreements.

Integration & Value Creation

• Support or lead

  post-merger integration planning

  — ensuring operational, cultural, and financial alignment.
• Track performance metrics post-acquisition to ensure value delivery (revenue synergies, cost savings, etc.).

Internal Advisory & Leadership Support

• Act as a key advisor to the CEO and Board on inorganic options (acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships).
• Build M&A frameworks and governance processes to standardize and de-risk deal-making.

Strategic Impact Areas:

• Growth Acceleration:

  Enter new markets, add capabilities, or expand product lines.

• Portfolio Optimization:

  Buy, merge, or divest to improve strategic focus or financial performance.

• Innovation Access:

  Acquire startups or niche players with tech/IP advantages.

• Global Expansion:

  Enter high-potential international markets via acquisition or JV.

Experience:

• 15–20 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, strategy consulting, or investment banking.
• Strong global deal-making experience in automotive, industrials, mobility-tech, or EV ecosystem.
• Track record of successful JV formation, acquisitions, and post-deal integration.
• Exposure to working with promoter driven organizations is a plus