Women at the deal table: careers, influence and the human side of M&A
In Canada, women make up more than half of the workforce at banking and financial services employers, yet hold fewer than four in ten senior management roles, according to the most recent data. What helps women advance in finance, and how are they shaping the mergers and acquisitions that determine the future of businesses?
In this episode of The Brand is Female, presented in collaboration with M&A Club and National Bank, Host Eva Hartling speaks with Meaghan Kappel, Partner, Deals, at PwC; Geneviève Martin, Partner and Lawyer at BCF Avocats d’affaires; and Andreea Ivanescu, Vice-President, Investment Banking, at National Bank of Canada.
Together, they explore their unexpected paths into mergers and acquisitions, the importance of trust and human insight in dealmaking, and the mentors, sponsors and male allies who have supported their careers.
They also discuss how to bring more women into the profession and offer practical advice for founders preparing to buy or sell a business, from planning early and choosing trusted advisors to understanding the people and cultural dynamics that can shape a transaction’s success.
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