Today’s discussion covers several topics from our recent report on top M&A trends. We’re joined by senior partners Jake Henry and Mieke Van Oostende, who co-lead our M&A work globally, and senior partners Michael Birshan and Andy West, who co-lead our Strategy and Corporate Finance Practice.

We discuss the changing landscape of M&A, the shift from consolidation to growth and capability building, the importance of integration planning, the role of private equity, and the impact of regulatory review cycles. We also touch upon the concept of 'transact to transform' and the increasing trend of alliances and joint ventures.

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Today’s discussion covers several topics from our recent report on top M&amp;A trends. We’re joined by senior partners Jake Henry and Mieke Van Oostende, who co-lead our M&amp;A work globally, and senior partners Michael Birshan and Andy West, who co-lead our Strategy and Corporate Finance Practice.
We discuss the changing landscape of M&amp;A, the shift from consolidation to growth and capability building, the importance of integration planning, the role of private equity, and the impact of regulatory review cycles. We also touch upon the concept of 'transact to transform' and the increasing trend of alliances and joint ventures.
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206. Are you ready for a surge in M&A?

Innovation in online gaming requires keeping up with a broad mix of changes, including digital advances, audience desires, and artistic trends. In this episode, McKinsey innovation expert Erik Roth talks withMihir Vaidya, the chief strategy officer of Electronic Arts, about these unique aspects of innovating in the gaming industry.  

We hope Erik and Mihir’s conversation will be valuable for all executives grappling with the challenges of dynamic and strategic resource allocation and the need to balance investment in growth with sustaining operations.

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Innovation in online gaming requires keeping up with a broad mix of changes, including digital advances, audience desires, and artistic trends. In this episode, McKinsey innovation expert <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/erik-roth">Erik Roth</a> talks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihirv/">Mihir Vaidya</a>, the chief strategy officer of <a href="https://www.ea.com/">Electronic Arts</a>, about these unique aspects of innovating in the gaming industry.  
We hope Erik and Mihir’s conversation will be valuable for all executives grappling with the challenges of dynamic and strategic resource allocation and the need to balance investment in growth with sustaining operations.
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208. Innovation in video gaming with Electronic Arts’ Chief Strategy Officer Mihir Vaidya

In today's episode, we delve into practical strategies that organizations can implement to effectively manage and adapt during times of uncertainty.

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We are excited to present a special bonus episode of the Deal Volume podcast, which is produced by our Private Capital Practice. 

Our guest host for this episode is Brian Vickery, a partner in the practice who is joined by the practice's leaders, senior partners Fredrik Dahlqvist and David Quigley, to discuss key insights from the 2024 edition of our Global Private Markets Review. We hope you enjoy this discussion on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the private capital landscape.

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We are excited to present a special bonus episode of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deal-volume/id1687547933">Deal Volume podcast,</a> which is produced by our <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/private-capital/how-we-help-clients">Private Capital Practice</a>. Our guest host for this episode is <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/brian-vickery">Brian Vickery</a>, a partner in the practice who is joined by the practice's leaders, senior partners <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/fredrik-dahlqvist">Fredrik Dahlqvist</a> and <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/david-quigley">David Quigley,</a> to discuss key insights from the 2024 edition of our <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/private-capital/our-insights/mckinseys-private-markets-annual-review">Global Private Markets Review.</a> We hope you enjoy this discussion on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the private capital landscape.
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