Post Merger Integration Lead (M&A) - Commercial Focus

As the Post Merger Integration Lead (d/f/m), you will be a core member of the integration management office. You will design and manage the commercial integration of acquired businesses and assets in alignment with Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ strategy, values, and deal thesis. You will develop and execute detailed project plans, oversee key operational transformation, and contribute to realizing the full potential of each transaction.

• Establish the overall commercial (go-to-market) integration strategy and detailed integration plan together with the integration business sponsor
• Operationalize, drive and realize identified deal synergies
• Define key value drivers & KPIs, integration priorities, and operational initiatives to achieve value & track success of initiatives against targets
• Work with the business team, functional integration leaders and acquired company to break down barriers and identify risks/ mitigation plans to deliver on the deal thesis and critical business results
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to executive leadership
• Capture lessons learned and recommendations for future acquisitions to continuously improve integration M&A playbook
• Support ad-hoc projects and analyses as required

• University degree in business, STEM or related fields
• 8+ years of M&A integration, consulting, or operational experience, with at least 5 years of direct M&A integration experience focused on commercial customer-facing integration activities
• Proven track record in undertaking commercial integrations across multiple acquisitions and hands on experience in designing and implementing initiatives to realize value
• Expertise in M&A, change management, and operational integration best practices, tools, and methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills necessary for driving complex, global initiatives
• Fluent English language skills
• Willingness to travel (as needed) to support deal activities and integration