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C-Suite Roundtables

Reshaping Strategy: Navigating M&A in the Next Era

March 05, 2026 03:30 PM ET - 06:30 PM ET | In Person Meeting

By Invitation Only

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Description

With shifting macroeconomic conditions, regulatory headwinds, and geopolitical pressures such as tariffs and trade policies, the M&A landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Join this exclusive roundtable to explore the state of the M&A market amid growing uncertainty and disruption. Bain & Company’s M&A experts will share key insights from their M&A Report 2026, providing a data-driven perspective to help guide strategic planning. This roundtable provides a forum to reflect on the lessons of the past year and discuss how leading organizations are pursuing deals and creating value in today’s volatile environment.

The event will be held in New York City, followed by a private cocktail reception designed to facilitate peer networking.

Who Should Attend?

  • Chief Financial Officers, Heads of Corporate Development, Chief Strategy Officers
  • C-level executives with direct oversight of M&A
  • Senior-level executives responsible for corporate development, M&A, and strategy

Contact Us

Please contact us at ESFCenter@tcb.org if you have any questions about participation. 

Speakers

Dale Stafford

Dale Stafford

Partner
Bain & Company

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Dana M. Peterson

Dana M. Peterson (Moderator)

Chief Economist and Leader, Economy, Strategy & Fi…
The Conference Board

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Suzanne Kumar

Suzanne Kumar

Practice Executive Vice President
Bain & Company

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High-impact discussions held monthly under Chatham House Rule. Designed uniquely to help heads of finance and strategy expand their thinking as they develop strategies for their firms.

These Member-only gatherings draw together senior executives from Fortune 500 companies to discuss key business issues and macroeconomic trends having a direct impact on business performance.

Who should join? Chief Financial Officers and Heads of Strategy

To attend: To register for an upcoming event or inquire about your company’s membership status, please email us at ESFCenter@conference-board.org.

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