Director, Corporate Development & M&A Asia Pacific

The Director Corporate Development & M&A APAC serves as the regional Corporate Development Business Partner responsible for driving Sonovas inorganic growth strategy across Asia Pacific.

The role covers the full M&A lifecycle with a primary focus on:

• Deal Origination (50%)
• Transaction Execution (35%)
• Transition Support (15%)

Acting as the regional M&A lead and boots on the ground this individual will identify and cultivate growth opportunities manage transactions from initial assessment through closing and support successful post-acquisition transitions. The position requires a highly entrepreneurial and commercially minded M&A professional who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

• Identify source and develop acquisition partnership and joint venture opportunities across the APAC region.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic targets aligned with Sonovas growth strategy.
• Conduct strategic fit assessments market analyses and opportunity evaluations.
• Develop relationships with regional business leaders advisors investment banks and industry participants to generate proprietary deal flow.
• Act as the regional subject matter expert on market dynamics competitive landscape and M&A trends.
• Present pipeline opportunities and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

• Lead or support M&A transactions end-to-end including acquisitions minority investments joint ventures and strategic alliances.
• Drive valuation analyses financial modeling synergy assessments and business case development.
• Coordinate due diligence processes across commercial financial legal and operational workstreams.
• Support transaction structuring negotiations pricing strategies and deal tactics.
• Manage relationships with external advisors investment banks target management teams and legal counsel.
• Provide regular transaction updates to Corporate Development leadership and regional stakeholders.

• Partner with business and functional leaders to support integration planning before closing.
• Provide transaction context and strategic rationale to transition teams.
• Monitor early integration progress and identify risks.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of M&A processes and methodologies.

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• CPA CA CFA or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous.

• 10 years of progressive experience in Corporate Development M&A Investment Banking Private Equity or a related field.
• Proven track record of originating evaluating negotiating and executing complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with acquisitions minority investments joint ventures strategic alliances and partnerships.
• Strong business development and relationship management skills with an established network in the APAC region.
• Deep understanding of regional market dynamics and business environments.
• Experience within consumer healthcare life sciences retail or service-oriented industries is advantageous.
• Prior experience in investment banking private equity or corporate development functions preferred.

• Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills across cultures functions and geographies.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive decision-making.
• Collaborative hands-on and effective in lean high-performing organizations.

• Strong expertise in valuation financial modeling transaction structuring due diligence and negotiations.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with AI-enabled business tools is a plus.

• Entrepreneurial and commercially minded.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Results-oriented with strong ownership mentality.
• Exceptional communication influencing and negotiation skills.
• Resilient adaptable and comfortable operating in dynamic environments.
• International mindset with experience working across multiple jurisdictions.

• Base salary range depending on experience: SGD
• The role is based in Singapore