How to Execute an Effective M&A Integration Handoff

Keith Crawford, Global Head of Corporate Development / M&A - State Street (NYSE: STT)

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Integration is where value is created regardless of what happened during negotiations and diligence. However, an acquirer can destroy a target company if integration is poorly executed. Therefore, ensuring the acquired business is in good hands is imperative.

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In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Keith Crawford, Global Head of Corporate Development / M&A - State Street, discusses how to execute an effective M&A integration handoff.

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Things you will learn in this episode:

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The importance of integration handoff
Key components of integration handoff
Importance of a strong business sponsor
How to work with business leaders
Keeping the strategic vision front and center

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Keith Crawford

Keith Crawford is the Global Head of Corporate Development and M&A at State Street Corporation, where he's spent over 20 years leading complex carve-out transactions in the financial services sector. Previously serving as CFO at State Street Global Advisors, Keith brings deep expertise in navigating the dependencies, negotiations, and integration challenges that make carve-outs particularly complex. A CPA by training, Keith transitioned from audit to M&A and has since overseen more than 50 transactions, including approximately 15 carve-out deals in the custody and investment services space.