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Dec 2021
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How To Succeed in M&A Integration and Me...

KISON PATEL
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Jim Buckley, Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions Integration at VMware (NYSE: VMW)

Integration can be difficult but it's, without a doubt, the most important part of M&A. In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Kison interviews Jim Buckley, Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions Integration at VMware as he talks about how to create a successful integration plan. Here's what you'll learn:

- Why working backwards is best in integration planning

- What makes a successful integration leader

- How to measure success

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