ACG NJ Breakfast Meeting | Sept. 17, 2024

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When:

September 17, 2024 8 AM - 10:30 AM EDT

Where:

Location Name

Galloping Hill Golf Course

Location Address

3 Golf Drive
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
United States

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HR Experts Discuss People, Leadership & Culture as Part of the M&A Process

Join us on September 17th for ACG NJ’s monthly breakfast meeting, where we’ll dive into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of M&A transactions: HR and its impact on success.

Statistics from McKinsey and Harvard Business Review reveal that 70-90% of M&A transactions fail to achieve their goals. The reasons? Culture, engagement, leadership, integration, over-zealous cost synergies, and communication—factors that are deeply rooted in the human element of the business.

In an interactive fireside chat, Fred Karamanol and Laura Crothers will discuss the importance of addressing People, Leadership, and Culture in both buy-side and sell-side M&A processes and capital raises. Laura will share her unique journey from leading HR M&A at Standard & Poor’s to running a consulting firm that helps middle-market companies navigate these challenges.

You’ll walk away with actionable tips on HR due diligence, whether you’re preparing for an exit strategy or looking to ensure the success of an upcoming transaction. Plus, learn how building a strong culture, succession planning, and leadership development are integral to M&A success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights that could make or break your next transaction. We look forward to seeing you there!

Speakers

Fred Karamanol

Kustom HR

Founder and CEO

Fred has spent the last 15 years in the HR outsourcing industry helping hundreds of clients manage risk and reduce costs. The last 12 years he spent at a nationwide publicly traded firm winning countless awards and building deep relationships. His passion to solve client problems became his calling and led him to create Kustom HR. His vision to provide a higher standard of HR service allows him to be more impactful on the big issues his clients face. After work he loves spending time with his family, is an avid runner, and enjoys playing golf.

Laura Crothers

Crothers Consulting

Founder and CEO

Laura Crothers is a highly regarded speaker, author, and expert in HR and Leadership. As the Founder and CEO of Crothers Consulting, Laura has steered the company through substantial growth over the past 14 years with an amazing team of 25. Recognized as one of the Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs of 2021, Laura sits on the board of directors for ACG-NJ and actively participates in various other community organizations. Laura also serves as chapter chair for two NJ chapters of the Women President’s Organization (WPO), a roundtable for CEOs of multimillion-dollar businesses.

Her leadership acumen developed through key roles at prestigious firms such as Standard & Poor’s, CIT, Merrill Lynch, ADP, and Everbank where she navigated employee and company growth while engaging in mergers and acquisitions. Renowned for her pragmatic and innovative solutions, Laura fosters genuine connections through her straightforward and approachable demeanor.

During her tenure as Chief People Officer at US Express Leasing (USXL), Laura was instrumental in scaling the HR function for the startup, which grew from nothing to $1 billion in assets, expanding the workforce from 8 to 250 employees within five years. At Standard & Poor’s, she held the position of Sr. Director HR, Mergers and Acquisitions, specializing in complex HR diligence, integration strategies, and acquisitions. Throughout her career, Laura has spearheaded numerous initiatives in leadership development, workforce planning, talent management, performance optimization, employee engagement, and compensation strategy.

Laura loves to travel, entertain and ski with her two college aged sons and friends.

Hosted by: ACG

Chapter

New Jersey

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Registration:
Early Bird Rates Expire Sept. 4, 2024
Regular Registration Rates Expire Sept. 13, 2024
Late / Onsite Rates after Sept. 13, 2024

Member - ACG NJ $55 EB | $65 | $75 Late
Member - Other Chapter $65 EB | $75 | $85 Late
Non-Member $105 EB | $115 | $125 Late

Cancellation policy: Refunds less $5.00 cancellation fee will apply to cancellations received by 5:00pm Sept. 13, 2024. After this date, no refunds will be provided.