The Director – Commercial / Corporate Development is responsible for leading strategic initiatives that drive corporate growth, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, market entry strategies, and commercial partnerships. This role bridges corporate strategy with execution, focusing on unlocking new revenue streams, improving market positioning, and driving long-term enterprise value.
Identify and evaluate growth opportunities including acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and new business models.
Lead the execution of M&A transactions from initial screening through valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and integration.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop business cases, financial models, and strategic analyses.
Build and maintain relationships with investors, banks, advisors, and potential strategic partners.
Drive commercial initiatives including pricing strategies, business model innovation, and market expansion plans.
Support the CEO and board in strategic planning, competitor benchmarking, and growth forecasting.
Coordinate with legal, finance, operations, and compliance teams during deal execution.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators for strategic and commercial initiatives.
Prepare high-impact presentations and reports for executive and board-level decision-making.
Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment between corporate goals and operational execution.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred).
8–12 years of experience in corporate development, commercial strategy, investment banking, or management consulting.
Demonstrated success in executing M&A deals, commercial strategy development, or strategic partnerships.
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and executive stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Industry experience in [customize: e.g., industrials, healthcare, tech, energy, consumer goods, or financial services].
Experience in post-merger integration, portfolio optimization, or new market entry.
Global exposure and familiarity with international commercial and regulatory frameworks.