Jennifer Fondrevay

Article: New marketing blitz pressures government to OK U.S. Steel sale

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U.S. Steel has sent mailers to homes in Western Pennsylvania with a more direct appeal: “Tell your elected officials to support the U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership.” It’s common for companies in takeover talks to notify customers or, for major sales, lobby members of Congress, according to mergers and acquisitions consultant Jennifer Fondrevay. But … Read more

Article: Can Rival Partnerships Succeed? Look At Successful M&A Deals For Clues

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As political pundits try to identify Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick, one name leading the dark horse list is former presidential rival, Nikki Haley. Haley surprised the political world when she announced she would vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Her feelings for the former president are no secret. Watching how Haley and Trump have navigated their … Read more

Podcast: Unveiling Women’s Superpowers in M&A

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Jennifer & podcast host Natalie Benamou discuss the powerful roles that intuition, empathy, and emotional intelligence play in M&A success. Jennifer recounts her eye-opening experience interviewing over 60 CEOs and discusses how women can transform the M&A landscape by leveraging their unique skills. Get inspired by real-life stories of female M&A professionals who have become … Read more

Article: M&A Should Be Transformational — Not Transactional

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Businesses have considered merger and acquisition (M&A) deals as a viable growth strategy for more than a century. In the past, these deals have typically been transactional in nature, pursued for economies of scale and to consolidate costs. But today, in an era where companies need to disrupt themselves or be disrupted, organizations are increasingly pursuing M&A … Read more

Article: Are Introverts Better Leaders In Uncertain Times?

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In the noise that follows a merger or acquisition (M&A), the louder voices more often break through to command the attention of senior leaders. Extroverts, with their outgoing and assertive nature, tend to better position themselves to take on roles of responsibility as leadership evaluates where everyone fits within the new structure. However, as companies … Read more

Article: Women Possess A Secret Weapon For Merger and Acquisition Success

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Women’s distinct deal-making talents became evident during a conversation with a male CEO I was interviewing for my M&A book. “You know, a man would never write this kind of book. It would never dawn on a guy to be addressing this emotional stuff. From my experience, it’s how people act or don’t act that … Read more

Podcast: Reframe & Reset Your Career

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How can you turn things round if you encounter difficulties when leading a new team? Jennifer & Harsha Boralessa discussed how she dealt with this potentially tricky situation on the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about potential strategies for navigating the uncertainty, disruption and fear that comes from … Read more