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Mayank Malhotra

Summary

Results-driven M&A and strategy professional, expertise spans the full deal lifecycle — opportunity screening, valuation, due diligence, post-merger integration, carve-outs, and growth strategy. Proven ability to deliver EBITDA improvement, business transformation, organizational restructuring, and leading high-impact projects for Fortune 500 clients.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager – M&A & Strategy

EY Consulting
08.2021 - Current
  • Founded EY AgriFood Centre of Excellence, expanding team to 12 members and generating approximately US$20 million pipeline.
  • Delivered Day-1 readiness and Target Operating Models for Consumer, Tire, Cement, and Engine manufacturers post-merger.
  • Led over six buy-side commercial due diligence projects in Retail, Staffing, HR Services, and Food Ingredients sectors.
  • Designed cost optimization strategy for EU retailers, achieving €300 million EBITDA improvement.
  • Developed sustainability risk assessment tool adopted by four Fortune 500 clients in AI & Analytics sector.
  • Formulated market entry strategy for Japanese food company, assessing over US$2 billion farmland investments.
  • Mentored more than 10 consultants, enhancing retention by 20% and facilitating board-level strategic workshops.

Delivery Lead – Investment Banking

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Moody’s Analytics)
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • Executed M&A transactions >US$5Bn across Poultry, Beverages, and Data Centers.
  • Deal Execution: Built valuation models (DCF, SOTP), prepared IC memos, supervised due diligence (Financial, Commercial, ESG).
  • Restructuring Strategy: Delivered turnaround plan for a beverages bottler with 15% EBITDA improvement.
  • Portfolio Growth Strategy: Developed product/market expansion strategies for portfolio companies.
  • Leadership: Managed offshore execution teams (5–7 analysts), introduced automation in models (saving ~20% analyst time).

Senior Equity Analyst

RocSearch India
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Conducted equity research for Telecom, Aviation, and Consumer sectors.
  • Developed valuation models and published 15+ equity reports.
  • Supported bankers on bond issuances worth US$1Bn+ and client pitches.

Manager – Corporate Connect

IIMJobs.com
02.2015 - 08.2015
  • Acquired 20+ new corporate clients, growing revenue by 30% in two quarters.

Associate Software Engineer (SAP Basis)

Accenture
11.2010 - 05.2012
  • Managed SAP Basis operations and compliance for global clients.

Education

MBA - Finance

Institute of Management Technology
Ghaziabad
03-2014

B.Tech - Computer Engineering

University College of Engineering
Kota
06-2010

Skills

  • M&A and deal advisory
  • Financial modeling and business valuation
  • Post-merger integration
  • Carve-out strategies
  • Due diligence
  • Market entry and growth strategy
  • Organizational restructuring
  • Business transformation
  • Financial analytics and Power BI data visualization
  • Cross-border stakeholder engagement
  • Board-level workshops

Work authorization

Canadian Permanent Resident | Authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Manager – M&A & Strategy

EY Consulting
08.2021 - Current

Delivery Lead – Investment Banking

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Moody’s Analytics)
08.2017 - 08.2021

Senior Equity Analyst

RocSearch India
08.2015 - 08.2017

Manager – Corporate Connect

IIMJobs.com
02.2015 - 08.2015

Associate Software Engineer (SAP Basis)

Accenture
11.2010 - 05.2012

MBA - Finance

Institute of Management Technology

B.Tech - Computer Engineering

University College of Engineering
Mayank Malhotra