Global ROUNDTABLE
March 19th, 2025 | 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM Central
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM IST
Building a Shared Future: The Art of Leadership in M&A
FEATURING:
Dharmendra Singh,
CEO, MergerWare
Isha Karnik,
M&A Workforce Integration and Training Consultant
With India emerging as a global hub for M&A activity, this session offers actionable insights for business leaders, HR professionals, and private equity firms navigating complex transactions.
Mergers and acquisitions bring together more than just financial assets—they unite people, cultures, and leadership philosophies. Successful integration starts at the top, with leaders setting the tone for collaboration, trust, and long-term success.
In this fireside chat, Dharmendra, CEO of MergerWare, and Isha Karnik with the HR M&A Roundtable will explore:
-How leadership alignment influences deal success in India and beyond.
-Strategies for building trust and engagement across merging organizations.
-The evolving role of private equity in shaping leadership transitions.
-Practical insights from real-world M&A cases, including technology-driven integration solutions.
With India emerging as a global hub for M&A activity, this session offers actionable insights for business leaders, HR professionals, and private equity firms navigating complex transactions. Whether you are leading an integration, advising on deals, or managing cultural transitions, this conversation will provide valuable strategies to help leaders build a shared future.
THIS GLOBAL ROUNDTABLE IS OPEN TO ALL HR M&A PRACTITIONERS.
We host global roundtables the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Dharmendra Singh
Chief Executive Officer at MergerWare
Dharmendra is the Chief Executive Officer at MergerWare, a global leader in M&A deal management technology. His mission is to help companies focus on post-deal integration and create strategic value from their transactions. Under his leadership, MergerWare has emerged as a pioneer in providing cutting-edge solutions for M&A deal management, helping organizations navigate the complexities of transactions and unlock value. MergerWare's innovative approach to M&A processes and value creation has earned the company a featured case study in Harvard Business Review (HBR).
Before founding MergerWare, Dharmendra served as the global M&A Integration Leader at Schneider Electric, where he successfully led the global M&A process with a focus on post-merger integration, driving synergies and value creation. An INSEAD alumnus, Dharmendra is an expert in M&A strategy, technology, and post-merger integration.
He is a sought-after speaker at global M&A events and hosts a popular podcast, engaging with senior M&A executives to discuss trends and best practices. His experience spans multiple sectors, including technology, energy, and manufacturing, making him a recognized thought leader in M&A.
Isha Karnik
M&A Workforce Integration and Training Consultant
Isha Karnik is a dedicated HR M&A professional with expertise in workforce integration, leadership development, and organizational learning. With a background in industrial-organizational psychology, she has played a pivotal role in shaping M&A training strategies that enhance employee retention and engagement.
Isha has designed learning frameworks that streamline M&A transitions, focusing on microlearning, leadership alignment, and workforce retention. Her expertise spans due diligence, total rewards, and cross-border M&A, ensuring seamless integration.
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QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?
What is the purpose of the roundtables?
Our virtual global and in-person regional roundtable discussions offer you a unique opportunity for networking, learning, and sharing your knowledge and experiences with your peers. At each session you’ll:
• Expand your network of professionals who share similar interests in Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Exchange experiences and know-how with other group members, allowing you to validate and share ideas, opinions, and best practices.
• Explore emerging practices and new trends in the HR M&A space
What is the HR M&A Roundtable?
The HR M&A Roundtable is a forum for Human Resources professionals and others managing the people, leadership, and culture issues in Mergers & Acquisitions. We offer roundtable sessions, training, tools, and an annual conference.
Who participates in roundtable discussions?
Participation is limited to HR or Corporate Development professionals who are either in a role with M&A responsibilities or who anticipate managing a transaction in the next 12 months.
Where are roundtable sessions held?
We host global virtual roundtable sessions every month. These 60-minute sessions focus on a particular topic of interest to practitioners. Discussions are led by a seasoned HR M&A practitioner who will help ensure what you share can be applied to your deal work. Past topics have included leadership retention, culture assessment, global deals, and total rewards alignment.
We also offer Regional Roundtable sessions in many cities, including Chicago, New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Austin, Denver, and London. These sessions usually take place face-to-face but have moved to a virtual format in response to the pandemic.