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Lianne Pot is an expert on postmerger integrations and transformations at Boston Consulting Group, and a global topic leader on PMI in technology for the firm. She is also a topic leader in the media sector, especially the music industry. Lianne has deep experience in operating model, organization and talent, and culture and change management. She has worked with clients in overseeing overall IMO.

As an expert in PMI and transformations, Lianne works with clients across industries and has deep expertise in the media and technology industries. In addition, she supports media and technology clients on a broader set of topics including strategy, go-to-market transformations, and organizational design.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Harvard Business School
  • Masters in International Business, University of Maastricht

Publications and Videos

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The 2024 M&A Report: Early Signs of a Recovery

Global M&A activity remains below historical norms, even as activity has rebounded from last year’s trough.
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The 2024 M&A Report: Deals Are Taking Longer to Close. How to Respond.

A BCG study finds that timelines for deal closure have lengthened, especially for larger transactions.
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The People Side of Post-Merger Integration

Leaders must win employees’ hearts and minds to maximize value when combining companies.

Three Strategic Levers for High-Growth Post-Merger Integrations

How leaders can capture more value and drive post-merger integration success.

Three Strategic Levers for High-Growth Post-Merger Integrations

How leaders can capture more value and drive post-merger integration success.

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M&Aを成功させる10の必須要件――BCG M&Aレポート発刊20周年に寄せて

M&Aレポートの発刊から20年。BCGはM&Aが長期的な成功をおさめるために何が必要かを探ってきました。本稿では、20年の歴史を振り返るとともに、M&Aを長期的な成功に導くための10の必須要件を提示しています。
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2023 M&A Report: M&A Is Looking Up After Bottoming Out

M&A activity is rebounding after hitting a low point early this year. Sustainability, digitization, and capital scarcity are leading factors shaping the dealmaking outlook.
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The M&A Window Is Wide Open—for Now

Downturn deals outperform. Is your company prepared to seize the moment?
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The SPAC Bust Could Be a Boon for Targets

The frenzy surrounding special-purpose acquisition companies has faded. But with hundreds facing a merger deadline, private companies could strike a favorable deal that takes them public.
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The 2022 M&A Report: The Winning Moves in Green Dealmaking

By applying the lessons learned from success stories, companies can use M&A and other transactions to accelerate their environmental transformations.
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Organization Design Will Make or Break a Deal

Only about half of companies that undergo organization design during a post-merger integration say it was successful. Leaders can flip those odds by focusing on five imperatives.
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The 2022 M&A Report: Dealmaking Remains Active as Dark Clouds Form

Corporate and financial acquirers are pursuing M&A targets more cautiously, but they have not closed shop.