Head - Mergers & Acquisitions - Construction/Ceramics

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the end-to-end M&A lifecycle, from identifying and evaluating potential targets through negotiations, transaction execution and post-acquisition integration.

- Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities aligned with the organisation's strategic growth priorities.

- Conduct market and industry analysis to identify attractive businesses, sectors and consolidation opportunities.

- Work closely with senior leadership on investment thesis, target evaluation, valuation, deal structuring and negotiations.

- Coordinate with external advisors, investment bankers, legal counsel, financial advisors and other stakeholders during transactions.

- Drive due diligence across financial, commercial, operational and strategic aspects of potential acquisitions.

- Lead or closely oversee post-merger integration, ensuring that acquired businesses are integrated effectively and the expected strategic value is realised.

- Develop a strong pipeline of potential acquisition targets across India, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

- Work with the MD and leadership team to assess opportunities from both a strategic and financial perspective.

- Provide regular updates to senior management on the M&A pipeline, transaction progress, risks and opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- 12 - 15+ years of overall experience, with substantial experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Development, Strategy, Investment Banking or Transaction Advisory.

- Demonstrated experience of having successfully executed and integrated one or more acquisitions.

- Strong hands-on understanding of the complete M&A process rather than purely an advisory or theoretical background.

- Experience in evaluating businesses, conducting due diligence, financial analysis, valuation, deal structuring and negotiations.

- Exposure to cross-border transactions, particularly across South Asia or Southeast Asia, would be advantageous.

- Candidates with experience in Building Materials, Construction-related businesses, FMEG or adjacent sectors would be preferred.

- Experience with businesses such as tiles, sanitaryware, electrical products or other adjacent sectors would be relevant.

- Strong strategic orientation combined with the ability to personally drive execution.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the maturity to work directly with the Managing Director and senior leadership.

- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to assess whether an acquisition creates genuine strategic value.