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Deal fever is in the air. Despite (or maybe because of) elevated market risks from cyber vulnerabilities, supply chain insecurity, trade wars, COVID-19 complications, and valuation volatility from the Reddit “retail investor” mob, the M&A markets are very active. Directors have taken notice.
Is this the beginning of a market peak? Are acquisitions representative of savvy opportunities or an expression of fear in uncertain times? Will boards look back and wish they had restrained overly exuberant management or lament being too cautious? Capital is being put to work at an unprecedented pace and directors need to know how to navigate this new risk landscape as either predator, prey, or bystander. The panel will discuss the latest trends in M&A and discuss how boards can spot and avoid the pitfalls (and find the opportunities) in an active M&A environment.
SPEAKERS:
Teresa Bryce Bazemore
Teresa Bryce Bazemore has more than 25 years experience as a Senior Executive in the mortgage banking field including building both mortgage insurance and services businesses. Ms. Bazemore has proven expertise at creating and implementing strategic plans to increase market share and profitability, while improving the risk profile – even during challenging economic times.
Teresa currently serves on the Board of Directors of the First Industrial Realty Trust, Chimera Investment Corporation and the T Rowe Price Funds. She is also the CEO of Bazemore Consulting LLC.
Maria Moats
Maria Moats is the leader of PwC’s Governance Insights Center, which strives to strengthen the connection between directors, executive teams and investors by helping them navigate the evolving governance landscape. With more than 25 years of experience at PwC, Maria is an Audit partner and has previously held important PwC leadership roles within the US firm. She has held board roles with the March of Dimes (Dallas & Northern New Jersey) and currently serves on the Advisory Boards of The University of Texas at El Paso - College of Business Administration and Donors Choose.
Marc Suidan
Marc Suidan imagines a different future. One where technology changes the world through innovation. He believes that technology can change every facet of life from education to the ways in which businesses are run. As PwC’sDeals Leader for TMT, Marc brings a creative approach through innovative thinking by providing better solutions for his Tech clients.
Marc is passionate about helping clients realize value through deals, including uncovering new revenue generation and cost savings, while protecting core value. He has advised corporate and private equity clients on over 100 deals in M&A diligences, integrations and divestitures.
Prior to PwC, Marc was a member of McKinsey’s Technology Accelerator practice. He has built businesses from the ground up and has co-founded and sold two internet ventures. He frequently publishes papers on M&A in the Technology sector, is a regular speaker at conferences, and organizes round table events for Corporate Development Integration leaders.
Marc is an advocate of community services and regularly volunteers for youth education. He sits on the development committee of the Silicon Valley Education Foundation. He has worked in Venture Philanthropy launching education and health focused initiatives and is now publishing a paper on the benefits of technology in education.
Anne-Marie Vitale, welcome remarks
Anne-Marie is a PwC partner who currently leads the accounting and auditing group in PwC’s Office of the General Counsel. Within this group, she addresses matters related to litigation and investigations by regulators. Previously, Anne-Marie was the Assurance Learning and Development Leader in PwC’s National office where she was responsible for developing the strategy and executing operational aspects of PwC's assurance technical training. Anne-Marie is also the Chair of the International Panel on Accountancy Education (IPAE).
Dan Siciliano, moderator
F. Daniel Siciliano is a successful technology CEO-founder and entrepreneur, as well as Chairman of the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, and a recognized expert in corporate strategy and governance, capital financial markets, executive compensation, and technological disruption (including fintech, AI and cybersecurity). He is currently Chairman of SVDX and a fellow at Stanford University.