CarterPierce is leading a Head of Corporate Development search for a newly formed industrials platform in the highly engineered product space, backed by a leading private equity sponsor. This is a greenfield, build-from-the-ground-up opportunity for a corporate development leader to establish the M&A function at a newly formed platform from day one. The Head of Corporate Development will report directly to the platform's CEO and will be the architect of its inorganic growth strategy — sourcing, structuring, and executing acquisitions that expand the company's footprint across end markets.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead the corporate development function from the ground up, including establishing sourcing processes, deal evaluation frameworks, and integration playbooks
- Drive acquisitive growth strategy in partnership with the CEO and sponsor, identifying and prioritizing target markets and platforms
- Lead full deal lifecycle execution — sourcing, diligence, valuation, negotiation, and close — for both bolt-on and platform acquisitions
- Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and integration teams to ensure successful post-close execution
- Serve as a key thought partner to the CEO on portfolio strategy and long-term growth planning
- Build out the corporate development team as deal volume scales
Qualifications
- Prior experience in investment banking and/or private equity and/or corporate development/M&A; 15-20+yrs total experience
- Prior experience in industrial/manufacturing sectors strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and build a function without an established playbook or team in place
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, newly formed, sponsor-backed environment
- Strong executive presence and the ability to partner directly with CEO-level leadership
- Excellent deal execution, financial modeling, and negotiation skills
Preference for candidates located in Chicago or Charlotte but flexible for aligned experience.
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