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Head of Business Development lead is a critical and high-caliber team leader focused on the top strategic priorities for the organization. The individual is responsible for setting the corporate strategy with the CEO and driving long-range planning for the Company, driving M&A and corporate development initiatives, and working closely with senior leaders in organization business Units on key initiatives. Specific activities include evaluating and negotiating acquisitions and joint ventures, developing new business, and fostering corporate growth. This is a high-profile position with communicate with a diverse mix of both internal and external stakeholders. Equity partnership will be considered for right candidate.

This is a unique and highly visible role will support efforts to proactively source and evaluate M&A and partnership opportunities, research emerging technologies while growing a team of highly talented individuals to take on leadership roles within the Company. The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Corporate Development, Research, and M&A
Develop overall strategy for the enterprise along with CEO
Develop and monitor pipeline of potential M&A and partnership opportunities
Support evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities, including managing team to conduct due diligence, develop business cases, build detailed financial models, and work closely with internal leaders and external advisors
Partner with business unit leaders to help shape M&A agenda
Corporate and Business Unit Strategy
Actively participate in key corporate strategic planning processes, working across teams and functions to frame the corporate strategy and drive alignment and execution on key initiatives
Develop deep relationships with business leadership and work closely to support the execution of key strategic priorities for the different business units

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, and MBA highly desirable, with 10+ years of work experience, ideally in investment banking, private equity, and/or corporate development at a leading media, sports, agency, or technology company
Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment and groom high-caliber talent on an accelerated career trajectory
Proven ability to manage complex M&A and other transactions, working with a broad range of internal stakeholders and external advisors
Exceptional quantitative skills and financial acumen
Ability to develop deep trust-based relationships and influence different stakeholder groups directly and indirectly
Ability to effectively balance multiple simultaneous priorities and deadlines with tight timelines
Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making and quantitative skills
Self-starter and comfort with ambiguity; must be self-directed and proactive starting day 1 on the job
Persuasive communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to tailor communications to a broad range of internal and external audiences
Broad network and deep passion for interactive entertainment and technology

Responsibilities:
Assess and analyze critical media and entertainment trends worldwide
Calculate internal and target company valuations
Develop growth strategies for the company
Perform company portfolio optimization analyses
Work with senior executives to help strategic development process
Define and analyze critical new development opportunities for the company
Help execute mergers & acquisitions
Create business plans for new corporate ventures
Instrumental in developing strategic partnerships, product placement, and corporate sponsorships
Serve as project team member for a variety of strategic projects and initiatives
Help create and analyze corporate long range plans

Required Education
BA or MBA from a top graduate business school