Chief Corporate Development Officer (CCDO)

Chief Corporate Development Officer (CCDO)

Position Overview

The Chief Corporate Development Officer is responsible for driving the organization's inorganic growth strategy, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic investments, partnerships, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring initiatives. The CCDO plays a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing high-impact growth opportunities that align with the company's long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Strategy

Lead the development and execution of the organization's M&A strategy.

Identify acquisition targets, strategic investments, and divestiture opportunities.

Conduct valuation analysis, financial modeling, and deal structuring.

Deal Execution & Integration

Oversee end-to-end deal execution including due diligence, negotiations, and closing.

Lead post-merger integration planning and execution to ensure value realization.

Coordinate cross-functional teams during integration processes.

Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures

Develop and manage strategic alliances, partnerships, and joint ventures.

Structure commercial agreements that align with business growth objectives.

Strengthen ecosystem relationships to expand market reach.

Corporate Strategy Alignment

Align corporate development initiatives with overall business strategy.

Collaborate with CEO and CSO on long-term growth planning.

Evaluate strategic fit of potential transactions and investments.

Financial Analysis & Valuation

Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, and investment assessments.

Evaluate ROI, synergies, and risk factors for potential deals.

Ensure financial discipline in all corporate development activities.

Market Intelligence & Opportunity Sourcing

Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and market opportunities.

Build and maintain a strong pipeline of acquisition and partnership targets.

Engage with investment banks, advisors, and industry networks.

Risk Management & Governance

Assess legal, financial, operational, and regulatory risks in transactions.

Ensure compliance with internal governance and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate with legal, finance, and compliance teams during deal processes.

Stakeholder Management

Engage with senior leadership, Board members, investors, and external partners.

Present deal recommendations and strategic insights to executive leadership.

Represent the organization in negotiations and strategic discussions.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and mentor corporate development, M&A, and strategy teams.

Build strong analytical and execution capabilities within the team.

Foster a high-performance, deal-oriented culture.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field; MBA strongly preferred.

12–15+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or strategy roles.

Proven track record in executing M&A transactions and strategic deals.

Strong experience in financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong financial and analytical acumen.

Expertise in M&A, corporate finance, and deal execution.

Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Strategic thinking with strong business judgment.

Ability to manage complex, high-value transactions.

Performance Metrics

Successful execution of M&A and strategic transactions.

Value creation from acquisitions and partnerships.

ROI and synergy realization from deals.

Growth in market share and business expansion.

Efficiency and success rate of deal pipeline execution.