MICHAEL J. BUCKLEY
Summary
Results-driven global M&A professional with a proven track-record of successfully executing complex transactions, piloting company strategy and delivering value creation. Skilled in working under pressure, negotiation and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior M&A Director
DANONE
07.2022 - Current
- Promoted within the M&A team to cover a global remit (Europe, North America, Asia, Africa)
- Focus on high-profile and complex projects, carve outs and long-term company strategy
- Key stakeholders: Group CEO/CFO; Executive Committee members; Regional Presidents; Country GMs/CFOs
Board Director
DANONE SAPUTO DAIRY AUSTRALIA
09.2022 - Current
- Represent Danone's 50% interest in DSDA
Head of M&A - Asia Pacific & Middle East
DANONE
01.2016 - 07.2022
- Lead and completed +20 M&A transactions (>€4.5bn total value) across all categories (Specialized Nutrition, Dairy & Plant-Based, Waters)
- M&A transactions included majority acquisitions/disposals, minority acquisitions/disposals, JV formation/exits, ECM block trades and set up of partnerships and alliances
- Lead full cycle of projects: developing inorganic growth strategy with the business, building extensive pipeline of targets, executing M&A transactions and overseeing post merger integration
- Key stakeholders: Group CFO; Regional Presidents; Country GMs/CFOs
Head of International M&A, Executive Director
CITIC SECURITIES
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Spearheaded CITIC M&A internationalization strategy through forming the International M&A team, building up a team of 10 bankers, and signing partnerships with foreign investment banks (Evercore Partners, BTG Pactual, Credit Agricole)
- First foreigner promoted to Executive Director at CITIC
- Completed +5 transactions (>€2bn total value).
Healthcare M&A, Associate Director
ROTHSCHILD
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Entered as a graduate in 2001 and fast-track promoted to Assistant Director and co-Team Leader of the Healthcare M&A team (ranked #1 by value and by volume for European Healthcare advisory from 2004 to 2008)
- Seconded to Rothschild Paris M&A team (2005 to 2007)
- Completed +20 M&A transactions (>€4.5bn total value).
Education
MBA -
INSEAD
2009
MSc Operational Research (full Scholarship) -
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
BSc Medicinal Chemistry (First Class Honours) -
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Skills
M&A, Strategy, Investment
Financial Analysis, Business Planning
Stakeholder Management
Emerging Markets
Languages
English (Native)
French (Fluent)
Spanish (Intermediate)
Mandarin (Basic)
Work Permits
- EU
- Singapore
Timeline
Board Director
DANONE SAPUTO DAIRY AUSTRALIA
09.2022 - Current
Senior M&A Director
DANONE
07.2022 - Current
Head of M&A - Asia Pacific & Middle East
DANONE
01.2016 - 07.2022
Head of International M&A, Executive Director
CITIC SECURITIES
01.2010 - 01.2016
Healthcare M&A, Associate Director
ROTHSCHILD
01.2001 - 01.2008
MBA -
INSEAD
MSc Operational Research (full Scholarship) -
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
BSc Medicinal Chemistry (First Class Honours) -
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
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