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The Mergers & Acquisitions Podcast

Guus Greve
Mergers and Acquisitions
Shell
Mckinsey
Cross-Cultural Negotiations
Mergers & Acquisitions
Negotiation Techniques
3D Negotiation
Cultural Influence In Negotiation
Social Media Impact On Negotiation
Basell Polyolefins
Lyondellbasell Industries
Joint Ventures
Negotiation Strategies
Due Diligence
Resilience
Konexa
Renewable Energy
DCC
Due Diligence Advisory
Strategic Fit

The Mergers and Acquisitions Podcast - a new podcast series aimed at M&A professionals as well as managers who deal with M&A as part of their corporate role.

The M&A industry is huge, but has a reputation for not always delivering the value it promises - so how can we learn how to do better deals, and to do deals better?

Guus Greve, former head of M&A at Shell is your host along with a diverse r... more

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Joint Ventures are a great way to create value if shareholders can complement each other. However they are full of complexity. Listen to Michael O'Dwyer, an investment banking veteran and Global Co-Head Energy with Morgan Stanley and learn how to nav... more

Konexa is a company delivering reliable, renewable, and high-quality power to customers in Nigeria, accelerating the energy transition, and addressing the challenges of energy access in Africa. Hear Pradeep’s story of navigating the unique hurdles of... more

If you compare an M&A team with a European Champions League Soccer team, then they both need to perform at the highest level. The financial stakes are easily as high in your M&A deal as in a soccer or football league. But does your company invest in ... more

Phil Kassin first met Guus when they negotiated a refinery sale in France many years ago. Phil was a principal working on the mergers that led to LyondellBasell, the top ten global chemicals producer. After that, Phil was Senior Managing Director at ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael O'Dwyer
Global Co-Head of Energy Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
Episode: Negotiating Joint Ventures, with Michael O’Dwyer from Morgan Stanley
Pradeep Pursnani
CEO of Konexa, focused on renewable energy solutions in Nigeria
Konexa
Episode: An African Start-Up Journey with Pradeep Pursnani, CEO of Konexa
Laurent Levisalles
Senior consultant at the Resilience Institute
The Resilience Institute
Episode: Investing in the Resilience of Dealmakers - with Laurent Levisalles from The Resilience Institute
Phil Kassin
Industry veteran with extensive M&A experience
RMG Acquisition Corporation
Episode: A dealmaking career: Guus talks to industry veteran Phil Kassin
David Lax
An expert on negotiation and founder of Lax Sebenius, known for developing negotiation techniques in close association with Harvard University.
Lax Sebenius
Episode: Improve your negotiation skills with David Lax
John Abbott
Non-executive director at IFEU and ICE Clear Europe, former director at Shell
IFEU, ICE Clear Europe
Episode: Directing the Dealmakers - with John Abbott

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Guus Greve
Host of the show, Guus Greve, is a former head of M&A at Shell and brings extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions to the discussions.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Directing the Dealmakers - with John Abbott
Q: How do you actually add value to these discussions when it comes to M&A?
By ensuring the board understands the strategic fit of the deal, being aware of the key risks involved, and confirming that the company evaluates past deals to learn for future M&As.
Directing the Dealmakers - with John Abbott
Q: What do you think makes a strong deal lead and equally a strong deal team?
A strong deal team requires diverse areas of expertise like commercial, finance, legal, and HR, all collaborating effectively, supported by a deal leader who fosters this culture while focusing on commercial success.
An African Start-Up Journey with Pradeep Pursnani, CEO of Konexa
Q: What have you learned about working in a startup as opposed to a corporate environment?
The transition is significant; as a startup, we're engaged in all aspects of the business, and the decision-making is more spontaneous than in corporate cultures.
An African Start-Up Journey with Pradeep Pursnani, CEO of Konexa
Q: How has negotiating with investors compared to negotiating with customers?
Both sides are challenging but require different strategies; customers want renewable solutions at no extra cost, while investors seek reduced risks and higher returns.
An African Start-Up Journey with Pradeep Pursnani, CEO of Konexa
Q: What has been the most interesting deal for you?
A late-night conversation with the chairman of the electricity regulator provided a crucial solution to our stalled business model, allowing us to pivot and obtain a trading license.

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2. Pradeep Pursnani
3. Laurent Levisalles
4. Phil Kassin
5. David Lax
6. John Abbott

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