President of Corporate Development & M&A

President of Corporate Development & M&A EXECUTIVE & CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT About Us Integral Creative Solutions (ICS) is a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one. The Role We are seeking a President of Corporate Development & M&A to lead the company's inorganic growth agenda—strategy, sourcing, diligence, execution, and integration. You will build the deal pipeline, lead negotiations, and own the value case from thesis through post-close integration. What You’ll Do ● M&A Strategy: Own the corporate development strategy and inorganic growth roadmap. ● Deal Sourcing: Build and manage the pipeline of acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. ● Diligence & Execution: Lead diligence, valuation, negotiation, and deal execution end to end. ● Integration: Own post-merger integration and value capture against the deal thesis. ● Capital Strategy: Partner on capital allocation and portfolio strategy. ● Executive Alignment: Partner with the CEO, CFO, and board on deal strategy and outcomes. What We’re Looking For ● Experience: 15+ years in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, or private equity. ● Deal Command: Proven track record leading and closing complex transactions at scale. ● Integration Expertise: Deep experience owning post-close integration and value capture. ● Leadership: Experience building and leading corporate development organizations. ● Strategic: Ability to set inorganic strategy and make portfolio trade-offs. ● Executive Presence: Board- and investor-ready communication. ● Education: Bachelor's required; MBA strongly preferred. Bonus Points ● Cross-Border: Experience executing international and cross-border transactions. ● Carve-Outs: Experience with carve-outs, divestitures, and complex structures. ● Scaling: Experience building an M&A function from the ground up. ● Industry: Corporate development leadership in the client's markets. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $525,000 to $700,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: ● Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package. ● Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable. ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. ● Growth: Annual learning and development budget. ● Retirement: 401(k) matching plan. Responsibilities ● M&A Strategy: Own the corporate development strategy and inorganic growth roadmap. ● Deal Sourcing: Build and manage the pipeline of acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. ● Diligence & Execution: Lead diligence, valuation, negotiation, and deal execution end to end. ● Integration: Own post-merger integration and value capture against the deal thesis. ● Capital Strategy: Partner on capital allocation and portfolio strategy. ● Executive Alignment: Partner with the CEO, CFO, and board on deal strategy and outcomes.