Court Carruthers is the President and CEO of TricorBraun, a global leader in the packaging industry and a portfolio company of Ares Investors and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. With a strong background in B2B distribution, logistics, and supply chain management, Court has overseen the growth of TricorBraun, including the completion of 44 strategic acquisitions during his seven-year tenure. Before TricorBraun, Court held key roles, including Group President at Grainger, and has served as a director for several public and private companies.
Cultural integration is the often overlooked key to long-term M&A success. It's about creating a shared identity, values, and purpose that unites employees from different backgrounds. When done right, it can transform a merger from a transactional event into a strategic partnership. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Court Carruthers, President and CEO at TricorBraun, shares his insights on how to successfully integrate two cultures and build a stronger, unified organization.