Decoding corporate development leadership titles: VP, SVP and CDO
Each of these titles entails a different tier of responsibility, which often correlates with the hiring organization’s size and strategic M&A plan.
Vice President, Corporate Development
Private Equity-Backed Landscaping Company
East Coast
Our client, a private-equity backed landscaping company, is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Development to lead its M&A strategy and help grow the company. This person will own the end-to-end corporate development process of sourcing, executing and integrating acquisitions, while working closely with the CEO and managing a Corporate Development Manager. This role focuses on tuck-in acquisitions of multi-million-dollar businesses, with a target of closing one deal per quarter. It requires strong strategic, analytical and execution skills, along with experience building relationships with key stakeholders.
Each of these titles entails a different tier of responsibility, which often correlates with the hiring organization’s size and strategic M&A plan.
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