Key takeaways from our 2026 Corporate Development Compensation Report
Organizations that thoughtfully structure corporate development compensation will be best positioned to attract and retain top-tier talent.
Diane DeRosa-Fedor
Diane DeRosa-Fedor
The impact of renewed deal optimism on corporate development hiring
Private equity firms anticipate rising transaction volume, and hiring leaders are reassessing how their M&A functions are structured.
Why buy AI? Three reasons to acquire an AI business in 2025
For tech organizations ready to compete at the highest level, adding AI to your portfolio is a critical step in staying resilient and agile.
Hiring picks up as tech M&A deals signal rebound
In October, 30% of the private equity acquisitions we saw involved tech, media and telecom (TMT) companies, which we believe signals a potential rebound for TMT transactions.
How to align corporate development hires with operational growth
Learn how to integrate a corporate development leader with an existing business development team and drive growth.
M&A hiring: Firms seek versatile corporate development leaders
In this article, we explore how firms are deploying new corporate development hires to oversee multiple growth strategies.