"M&A Through the Eyes of a National Bank"
"M&A Through the Eyes of a National Bank"
Tue May 20 - 9:10 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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Session: M&A Through the Eyes of a National Bank
As new tech and traditional financial services increasingly intersect, explore the ways to make these relationships work. Listen to Deb Lindway, Head of Tech Mergers & Acquisitions at PNC talk about how big banks look at the benefits and risks around fintech engagement.Key Takeaways
- Tech startups and fintech leaders need to view risks through a corporate lens to effectively market themselves for acquisition.
Bio
Deb Lindway is an Executive Vice President at PNC Bank, leading Corporate Security and the Technology M&A Office. In this role, she is accountable for overseeing PNC’s Merger and Acquisition technology readiness and execution for all deals.Lidia Akar is the founder of Lighthauz Consulting, a leadership and communication coaching practice that empowers executives, founders, and their teams—including many non-native English speakers—to become confident, compelling communicators. Her clients span industries such as SaaS, banking, healthcare, textiles, telco, and academia, and trust her to help them win the pitch, nail the presentation, land the job offer, or secure the promotion—anywhere in the world.
With over 15 years of international experience in digital transformation, marketing, and sales, Lidia has led teams and driven growth across digital banking, telecommunications, retail, consumer electronics, SaaS, start-ups, and e-commerce. She has held senior roles in both B2B and B2C organizations, where she led innovation projects, go-to-market strategies, and lead generation initiatives.
As a trusted partner to C-level executives, government leaders, and investors, she is known for her ability to bridge strategic insight with powerful communication.
