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Corporate Development @ Hitachi Vantara | M&A, Investment Strategies |

About

Senior strategy and corporate development leader with 18+ years of experience driving growth through strategic partnerships, M&A, and go-to-market planning across AI, cloud, and enterprise software. I specialize in orchestrating cross-functional, cross-BU initiatives that unlock new revenue, deepen ecosystem integrations, and accelerate innovation. At Hitachi Vantara, I lead global corporate development—executing investments and partnerships across AI, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. I've delivered $1B+ in revenue through M&A and $400M+ via strategic alliances with companies like Cisco, Nvidia, and Hammerspace. My approach blends deep financial and market analysis with C-suite storytelling and board-level decision support. I bring a track record of helping large technology organizations enter new markets, scale through partnerships, and align strategy across product, sales, and engineering. Previously, I led corporate development at Walmart and George Weston, including landmark deals like Jet.com ($3.3B) and Shoppers Drug Mart ($12.4B), and directed VC investments in AI/ML at Beanstalk Ventures. 🔹 Areas of Focus: M&A | Strategic Partnerships | Corporate Strategy | AI & Cloud | GTM Planning | Ecosystem Growth | Board Engagement

Location

United States

AI stack

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Work experience

VP Corporate Development and Strategy at Hitachi Vantara, Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos, Santa Clara County, California, United States, • Spearhead strategic growth initiatives—including M&A, venture investments, and GTM partnerships—across AI, cybersecurity, XaaS, and cloud infrastructure markets. • Built and led cross-functional teams (corp dev, product, legal, finance, engineering) to deliver >$1B in revenue via acquisitions and transformation initiatives. • Led strategic partnerships with Cisco, Nvidia, Hammerspace, and others—generating $400M+ in incremental revenue and accelerating product roadmap alignment. • Directed investments in high-growth companies (e.g., ThinkOn, Rescale, WekaIO) to enhance cloud, AI, and data infrastructure capabilities. • Provide board-ready strategic content and market analysis to support executive and cross-BU decision-making.

Partner - Corporate Development and Strategy at Beanstalk Ventures, Dec 2016 - Present · 10 yrs, New York, United States, • Lead corporate development and investment strategy for a $300M+ venture portfolio across AI, retail tech, and vertical SaaS. • Partner with founders and product leaders to develop go-to-market strategy, capital plans, and partner ecosystem growth. • Execute investments ranging from seed to Series C, and manage strategic M&A, competitive analysis, and board engagement. • Drive value creation across portfolio by aligning investment, technology, and operational growth strategies.

Senior Director – Corporate Development & Strategy at Walmart, Jun 2015 - Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos, New York, United States, • Led corporate development initiatives across e-commerce, digital transformation, and new market expansion. • Directed end-to-end M&A processes including strategy, diligence, and integration for Jet.com ($3.3B acquisition). • Delivered $500M+ in incremental revenue by scaling omnichannel initiatives across in-store and e-commerce businesses. • Designed go-to-market strategies for new product launches and brand entries, increasing market competitiveness and customer engagement. • Partnered with legal, finance, operations, and analytics to implement cost optimization initiatives that delivered $700M+ in savings (COGS, supply chain). • Championed enterprise-wide shift toward data-driven decision-making and digital planning frameworks.

Director, Corporate Development at George Weston Limited, May 2012 - May 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Toronto, Canada Area, • Led inorganic growth strategy and execution for one of Canada's largest food and retail conglomerates. • Managed strategic diligence and integration planning for the $12.4B acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart — one of the largest M&A transactions in Canadian history. • Oversaw a 20-person synergy team that identified and executed $500M+ in operational synergies post-acquisition. • Developed and managed a $500M+ corporate investment portfolio, optimizing capital allocation across multiple business units. • Produced strategic presentations and financial models for executive and board-level decision-making. • Strengthened investment pipeline by building relationships with top-tier bankers, advisors, and funds.

Management Consultant at Bain & Company, Aug 2007 - Apr 2012 · 4 yrs 9 mos, Toronto, Canada Area, •Worked on designing and implementing financial modeling tools to evaluate the structure of potential M&A activity •Determined the best and most appropriate financing arrangement given nature of cash flows and assessing need for control •Pre-merger analysis and determination of synergies – including COGS, logistics, back and front office. •Post-merger integration and due diligence across key players •Completed market research and aided in identifying competitive strategies •Implemented cost management initiatives across key players within Healthcare and Retail •Determined growth strategies including new market entry, inorganic/organic initiatives and resource allocation for various sectors

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law, University of Toronto