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SUMMARY:CTBN: Post-Merger Integration: Realizing Enterprise Value
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Us for an Exclusive Networking Event \n\nPost-Merger Integration: Realizing\nEnterprise Value\nA Fireside Chat with Michele Grant\, JGSM eMBA’27\n\nMergers make headlines\, but true enterprise value is created after the deal closes. Join us for a practical fireside chat on how technology integration with strong governance\, risk management\, and operational alignment critically turn acquisition strategy into enterprise value.  We will explore how organizations approach integration planning and establish a scalable operating model for the combined enterprise following a major acquisition. \nMichele Grant\, JGSM EMBA ’27\, Executive Global Director at Cognizant\, will draw on her practical perspectives from integrations that delivered over $250M in synergies and coordinated global teams of 300+ professionals during complex post-merger cycles.\nShe will share frameworks you can apply across industries—whether you lead in tech\, finance\, healthcare\, consumer goods\, or beyond. \nAbout the Speaker: Michele’s foundation in computer science (BS\, St. John’s University) and more than two decades in technology consulting and digital transformation have empowered her to lead complex integration and strategic technology programs across industries including media\, entertainment\, financial services\, and consumer goods.  \nEquip yourself for success!  \nDATE: Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026\nTIME: 11:30 am PDT | 12:30 pm MDT | 1:30 pm CDT | 2:30 pm EDT\nPROGRAM: Alumni Lightning Intros | Keynote Panel Discussion | Open Networking\nLOCATION: Zoom link provided with registration\n \nPlease share this invitation with 3 Cornellians in your personal network!\nThe Cornell Technology Business Network (CTBN) provides a monthly forum for professional networking open to all Cornellians. CTBN is delivered collaboratively by volunteers from multiple Cornell Clubs in partnership with the regional and academic offices of Alumni Affairs & Development. Join us on LinkedIn (CTBN) for future event announcements\, to access prior event recordings\, to expand your networking journey.
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