Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) can be powerful engines for corporate growth—but they’re also one of the most complex and risk-laden areas of Corporate Development. In this intensive M&A Masterclass, renowned Strategy Consultant and Business School Professor Dr. Tony Grundy demystifies the M&A process, offering a rich blend of practical tools, strategic frameworks, and real-world case studies to help professionals navigate the M&A landscape with confidence and clarity.
Participants will explore every phase of the M&A journey—from evaluating strategic fit and diagnosing target potential to negotiating deals and integrating post-acquisition. Through expert insights and case studies including Walmart, Disney/Marvel, and Aurora Cannabis/MediReleaf, you’ll gain a strategic and financial understanding of how to create (and avoid destroying) shareholder value through acquisition.
MA MBA MSc MPhil FCA PhD, Director, Strategy and Corporate Development and International consultancy
Dr Tony Grundy holds degrees from Cambridge University , Cranfield , CASS and Warwick Business Schools and also from London University . He is also a Public Accountant ( in the UK). Trained by EY. Tony's first career was in Finance and in General Management (BP and ICI) and an international retailer before he was a Consultant with KPMG and after his MBA with PA Strategy Consultants in the UK. He founded his consultancy thirty years ago and in parallel has held teaching positions at Cambridge , Cranfield and CASS Business Schools . He is now an Associate at seven major Business Schools. Tony is a prolific author writing on Strategy and Finance with over 21 books published . He trains Director level executives globally . His latest and ground - breaking book on "Dynamic Competitive Strategy - Turning Strategy Upside Down " breaths fresh thinking into Strategic and Financial Decision Making . A key interest in that area is the issue of Divestment .
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