Head of Corporate Development

Variner; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Variner is seeking a Head of Corporate Development to lead expansion through organic growth and active M&A. This senior role partners with the Board to shape the US growth strategy and to identify, evaluate, and integrate new business units and acquisitions across a global, tech-enabled organization.

Ideal candidates have 7–12 years of progressive strategy/operations and closed buy-side M&A experience, with an entrepreneurial leadership style and the presence to influence at the board level.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mergers and acquisitions and transaction execution experience.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning and structured problem-solving.
• Demonstrated success in operating within complex and globally distributed organizations.
• Deep commercial acumen and experience engaging with business owners and founders.

Skills

M&A experience

Strategic planning

Structured problem-solving

Global execution

Commercial acumen

Board interaction

Job description

Our cilent is a sponsor-backed business pursuing an ambitious growth agenda through strategic acquisitions and new market entries. The organization operates a sophisticated global hardware and software tech-enabled infrastructure to support a diverse portfolio of specialist entities.

Head of Corporate Development

This senior leadership position serves as the primary vehicle for executing the organization's expansion strategy both organically and through an active m\&a strategy. The incumbent hire will partner closely with the Board to help shape the US organic growth strategy and identify, evaluate, and integrate new business units and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mergers and acquisitions and transaction execution experience.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning and structured problem-solving.
• Demonstrated success in operating within complex and globally distributed organizations.
• Deep commercial acumen and experience engaging with business owners and founders.

Ideal Candidate

• 7-12 years of progressive strategy/operations and closed buy-side m\&a experience
• An entrepreneurial leader capable of building functions from the ground up.
• A professional possessing the presence to influence at the board level.
• A versatile operator who balances high-level strategy with rigorous execution.
• A decisive individual with sound judgment in ambiguous environments.