November 09, 2021
Global Dealmaking Summit
Presented by Financial Times Live
Virtual conference: 9-10 November
CONTENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND
Datasite was a proud sponsor of the second annual Global Dealmaking Summit, presented November 9 and 10 by FT Live and featuring a world-class line-up of business leaders and speakers. Highlights are now available on-demand.
The pre-eminent gathering of leaders in M&A, private equity and corporate finance, the event featured both an online thought leadership forum, plus additional discussions and a closing networking reception in person at the South Place Hotel in London.
With more than 1500 attendees, 60+ speakers and 800 companies represented, the digital summit attracts senior executives and corporate decision-makers from around the world. The addition of the new in-person networking sessions and reception offers a safe environment to foster better connections, collaborate with peers directly and define the future direction of the dealmaking industry.
Featured sessions:
Tuesday, November 9
Technology M&A: how frothy are current valuations?
- Deals in the technology sector were the largest segment of deal value globally, with many future trends accelerated by the pandemic as businesses embraced digital transformation and the world embraced software to stay connected. As organic growth decelerates for many tech companies in the future, M&A activity will be an increasingly important lever for growth as multiple expansion slows. To what extent are current valuations and multiple projections justified as the world returns to normal? Is the increased interest in SPACS distorting valuations? How much of a concern is antitrust developments?
Wednesday, November 10
What comes after the ‘Zoom deal’ era: performing M&A in a virtual and digital environment
- In an era of rapid digital transformation, the success of dealmakers is increasingly dependent on the value of the data and tech underpinning transactions. The M&A process is evolving quickly to tackle challenges around security and efficiency. What practices are private equity leaders deploying to overcome these challenges? What digitisation strategies are available to dealmakers to help them stay on top?
For the full agenda and list of speakers, click here.
Datasite panelists:
Doug Cullen
Head of Corporate Strategy
BioDoug Cullen
Head of Corporate Strategy
Doug Cullen is Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy at Datasite, a leading global SaaS technology provider for M&A professionals, which empowers dealmakers around the world with the tools they need to succeed across the entire deal lifecycle. In this role, which he has held since 2018, Doug is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development and execution of Datasite’s marketing initiatives, including market research, pricing, product marketing, field marketing, public relations, advertising and communications in support of Datasite’s sales objectives. Doug joined Datasite in 2015 as Head of Americas Sales. Before joining Datasite, Doug held several sales and marketing leadership roles at high growth technology companies, including New York-based Ceros, Inc., a cloud-based content marketing solution provider, New York-based Stylesight Inc., and IntraLinks, an SSC company that provides virtual data rooms. Doug holds a BA in Biology and Society from Cornell University.
Jérôme Pottier
Head of Western Europe
BioJérôme Pottier
Head of Western Europe
Jérôme Pottier joined Datasite in 2008 after an impressive career in selling complex IT solutions. Based in Paris, he manages Datasite’s activities for Western Europe and is involved in global product development and transformation initiatives for the company. Since joining Datasite, has worked on more than 2,500 M&A transactions, financing projects, fundraisings, restructurings, and IPOs. He holds an MA in business engineering from the University of Sceaux Paris XI and a BA in Business Administration from the University of Newcastle.
Join us at the Summit - contact your Datasite representative for a complimentary access pass. Digital content will be made available on-demand following the live sessions for all registrants.
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