Mergers and acquisitions are commonplace for large enterprises and require balancing many aspects of transformation. Managing the operating systems and cultures of two or more organizations which previously operated independently presents a challenge which needs to be approached with proper planning. Our panellists have first hand experience of the trials and tribulations of this and will discuss these through the following discussion points:

• What contributes to a comprehensive plan to address cultural integration and process alignment, to ensure cohesive post-M&A organization?
• What are some examples of successful approaches to drive effective communication and change management during periods of M&A?
• How can technology be used to enable transformation and synergy realization as well as supporting both cultural integration and process alignment goals?