Head of Corporate Development and M&AOur client is a leading, PE-backed, International IT Services business, headquartered in Belgium. Having undergone significant international expansion, the business is seeking a Head of Corporate Development and M&A to drive the strategic growth of the business.Role OverviewThe Head of Corporate Development and M&A role will be central to driving long-term enterprise value through acquisitions, divestitures, new commercial partnerships and investments.This role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations, acting as a key bridge between executive leadership and functional teams. The successful candidate will combine deep analytical capabilities with strong deal-making expertise and commercial acumen.It requires a high level of autonomy, energy, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically across complex transactions.Develop and execute portfolio transformation via;
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Develop and manage a clear pipeline for investmentEnsure capital allocation aligns with long-term value creation and strategic priorities.Initiate and develop commercial agreements.Expansion into new partnership-led business modelsLead deal negotiations, including valuation, structuring and deal termsDivestment of legacy revenue streams where appropriateEngage with targets and maintain strong relationships in the ecosystemDevelop and lead the full M&A and corporate development lifecycle, including:Opportunity identification and strategic assessmentFinancial modelling and valuationDeal structuring and negotiationExecution and post-deal alignmentCoordinate cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, commercial) to ensure seamless deal execution and integrationKey Strategic ObjectivesEstablish New Strategic Partnerships;identify, negotiate, and secure at least one significant partnership with a service provider in a market where the company currently has no presence, supporting geographic and commercial expansion.Build and Manage Growth Investment Pipeline: develop a clear and actionable pipeline for the deployment of divestiture proceeds into high-impact growth opportunities, including technology investments and entry into new markets.Drive Active Deal Portfolio Management: maintain multiple transactions in parallel, ensuring a consistent pipeline of opportunities. Optimize deal timing, sequencing, and execution to maximize strategic value and overall business impact. xjsrcvqExperience & SkillsProven track record in M&A, corporate development, or transaction services from either a consultancy and/or Investment Banking, Private Equity or related Corporate entities.Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilitiesDemonstrated experience leading complex, cross-border or multi-party dealsStrategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into executionHigh energy, self-driven, and comfortable operating with autonomyStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive levelAbility to bridge strategy and execution across diverse teams