About this role
About the Role The Director, Corporate Development & M&A – APAC serves as the regional Corporate Development Business Partner responsible for driving Sonova’s inorganic growth strategy across Asia Pacific. The role covers the full M&A lifecycle, with a primary focus on:
• Deal Origination (~50%) • Transaction Execution (~35%) • Transition Support (~15%) Acting as the regional M&A lead and "boots on the ground," this individual will identify and cultivate growth opportunities, manage transactions from initial assessment through closing, and support successful post-acquisition transitions. The position requires a highly entrepreneurial and commercially minded M&A professional who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Key Responsibilities Deal Origination
• Identify, source, and develop acquisition, partnership, and joint venture opportunities across the APAC region. • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic targets aligned with Sonova’s growth strategy. • Conduct strategic fit assessments, market analyses, and opportunity evaluations. • Develop relationships with regional business leaders, advisors, investment banks, and industry participants to generate proprietary deal flow. • Act as the regional subject matter expert on market dynamics, competitive landscape, and M&A trends. • Present pipeline opportunities and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Transaction Execution
• Lead or support M&A transactions end-to-end, including acquisitions, minority investments, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. • Drive valuation analyses, financial modeling, synergy assessments, and business case development. • Coordinate due diligence processes across commercial, financial, legal, and operational workstreams. • Support transaction structuring, negotiations, pricing strategies, and deal tactics. • Manage relationships with external advisors, investment banks, target management teams, and legal counsel. • Provide regular transaction updates to Corporate Development leadership and regional stakeholders. Transition Support
• Partner with business and functional leaders to support integration planning before closing. • Provide transaction context and strategic rationale to transition teams. • Monitor early integration progress and identify risks. • Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of M&A processes and methodologies. Candidate Profile Education
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. • MBA or other advanced degree preferred. • CPA, CA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous. Experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a related field. • Proven track record of originating, evaluating, negotiating, and executing complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions. • Experience with acquisitions, minority investments, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and partnerships. • Strong business development and relationship management skills with an established network in the APAC region. • Deep understanding of regional market dynamics and business environments. • Experience within consumer, healthcare, life sciences, retail, or service-oriented industries is advantageous. • Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development functions preferred. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams. • Strong relationship-building skills across cultures, functions, and geographies. • Demonstrated ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive decision-making. • Collaborative, hands-on, and effective in lean, high-performing organizations. Technical Skills
• Strong expertise in valuation, financial modeling, transaction structuring, due diligence, and negotiations. • Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities. • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. • Experience with AI-enabled business tools is a plus. Personal Attributes
• Entrepreneurial and commercially minded. • High integrity and accountability. • Results-oriented with strong ownership mentality. • Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills. • Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in dynamic environments. • International mindset with experience working across multiple jurisdictions. Compensation
• Base salary range, depending on experience: SGD 174,400 – 261,600 • The role is based in Singapore