From Silos to Synergy: Best Practices for Uniting Diligence & Integration in M&A

Camilo Franco, Director of M&A Integration and Operations and Matt Arsenault, VP of Corporate Development & Strategic Alliances at Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF)

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Too often in M&A, diligence and integration operate in separate lanes. Diligence focuses on uncovering risks, while integration is left scrambling to make everything fit once the ink is dry. It’s a classic case of working in silos, and it’s leaving value on the table. But there's a way to break down those barriers from the start.

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In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Matt Arsenault, VP of Corporate Development & Strategic Alliances at Jamf, and Camilo Franco, Director of M&A Integration and Operations, show us how to transform these silos into synergy by aligning diligence and integration from day one.

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

Implementing a proactive buyer-led M&A strategy
Synchronizing diligence and integration planning
The importance of integration-led diligence
Building and refining the integration thesis
Collaborating with sellers to shape a seamless integration plan

Jamf, the standard in managing and securing Apple devices at work, extends the Apple experience to businesses, schools, and government organizations through its software and Jamf Nation, the world's largest community of Apple IT admins. As of December 31, 2023, Jamf supports 75,300 global customers with over 32.3 million devices all while actively expanding and building its team worldwide.

Industry

Software Development

Founded

2002

Website

http://jamf.com

Camilo Franco

Camilo Franco is the Director of M&A Integration Operations at Jamf, part of the Global Corporate Development team since early 2022. He specializes in inorganic growth and integration strategies, holding a Certified Post Merger Integration Specialist (CPMI) credential from the IMAA. With over five years of experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, and business optimization, Camilo excels in identifying growth opportunities, negotiating contracts, and supporting operational efficiency. His background includes extensive work in ERP implementations and change management across various geographies and markets.

Matt Arsenault

Matt Arsenault, VP of Corporate Development & Strategic Alliances at Jamf, a Senior Strategic Executive with extensive high tech and manufacturing experience; known for thinking beyond the numbers, focused on execution, improving processes & leading change particularly around new product introductions and early stage market adoption.