David Hindley is the Vice President of Corporate Development at Autodesk, where he leads a team of industry, deal, and integration experts to drive the company's inorganic growth strategy through acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. With a deep passion for aligning strategic goals with external opportunities, David has a proven track record as a strategic investor and accountability advocate. His career at Autodesk spans multiple sabbaticals, reflecting his long-term commitment to the company's vision.
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Acquiring companies can be extremely rewarding if done right. To be proficient in M&A, a dedicated function must be established for continuous improvement. As the M&A function evolves, it increases the chances of deal success and value creation. In this episode, David Hindley, VP of Corp Dev at Autodesk, shares his journey on how he evolved an M&A function from scratch.