10 heads of corporate development

Experience: VP, Head of Corporate Development · Coinbase

VP, Head of Corporate Development at Coinbase since 2019, and Board Observer at CoinDCX since 2026. The profile describes leading global corporate development at Coinbase across M&A, strategy, integration and strategic investments. Other listed roles are Product Manager at LinkedIn (2015–2019) and Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank (2013–2015).

Experience: Head of Corporate Development · AIA Hong Kong and Macau

Head of Corporate Development at AIA Hong Kong and Macau since 2024; the profile says the role identifies, pursues and manages strategic partnerships and inorganic opportunities for the AIA Hong Kong & Macau business. Other roles include Associate Director, Group Strategy at AIA (2021–2024), Senior Manager, Strategy at EY-Parthenon (2017–2021) and Manager, Industry Solutions and Partnerships at LSEG Data & Analytics (2013–2016).

Experience: SVP and Head of Corporate Development · Hexaware Technologies

SVP and Head of Corporate Development at Hexaware Technologies since 2023. Other roles include Head of Investment at Rebel Foods (2022–2023), Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at Tech Mahindra (2011–2021) and Lead Consultant at Hexaware Technologies (2004–2008). The profile cites 35+ executed transactions spanning acquisitions, divestitures, strategic partnerships, joint ventures and startups, including cross-border deals.

Experience: Global Head of Corporate Development & Strategy · Nubank

Global Head of Corporate Development & Strategy at Nubank since 2025, and Corporate Development and M&A Director at Nubank from 2021 to 2025. Other roles include Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company (2015–2021) and Junior Professional Associate at The World Bank Group (2012–2014). The profile describes a business development and strategy professional who cites strategic projects implemented, partnerships established and new products shipped.

Experience: Head of Corporate Development (M&A, Investments, Strategy) · Mozilla

Head of Corporate Development (M&A, Investments, Strategy) at Mozilla since 2022, and Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Storm Ventures since 2026. The profile says she leads corporate development and strategic growth across M&A, investments, strategic analysis, expansion initiatives and partnerships, and scales corporate development functions and teams. Other roles include Independent Sponsor & Consultant at EMosk LLC (2016–2022).

Experience: Global Head of Corporate Development & Venture Investments (TD7) · The Trade Desk

Global Head of Corporate Development & Venture Investments (TD7) at The Trade Desk since 2025. Walmart roles include VP Finance, Global Head of Corporate Development (2019–2021), Senior Vice President - Global Head of Corporate Development & CFO of US Financial Services (2021–2023) and Senior Vice President - International Strategy, M&A and Partnerships (2023–2025). The profile cites leading the $2.3B Vizio acquisition that transformed Walmart's retail media infrastructure and building OnePay with Ribbit Capital.

Experience: Head of Corporate Development · Reddit, Inc.

Head of Corporate Development at Reddit, Inc. since 2022. The profile lists expertise in corporate development, M&A and strategic partnerships, including acquisition target identification, deal sourcing, negotiation and M&A execution with more than 35 closed transactions. Other roles include M&A Consultant at Palladium Equity Partners, LLC (2021–2022) and Corporate Development at Discord (2020–2021).

Experience: Head of Corporate Development and Strategic Alliances · Starbucks

Head of Corporate Development and Strategic Alliances at Starbucks since 2025. Other Starbucks roles are Director Corporate Development (2020–2025), Director Marketing and Loyalty Finance (2016–2020), Senior Finance Manager (2014–2016) and Treasury Manager (2013–2014). The profile describes leading strategic finance, M&A and enterprise investment initiatives across corporate development, FP&A and strategy functions.

Experience: Head of Corporate Development · Haleon

Head of Corporate Development at Haleon since 2023, and Newton Venture Fellow at Newton Venture Program since 2023. Tesco roles include Co-Head of Group Corporate Development (2021–2023), Head of Corporate Finance & Strategy, Central Europe (2020–2021) and Senior Corporate Finance Manager (2018–2020). The profile describes M&A experience in business valuations, financial modelling, negotiations, sale and purchase agreements and bidder screening.

Experience: Head of Corporate Development · Viatris

Head of Corporate Development at Viatris since 2024, and Head of Digital Health Solutions at Viatris from 2021 to 2024. The profile says the current role leads Viatris China's second growth curve by defining new market spaces and business models beyond the legacy LOE portfolio, and designs and negotiates strategic partnership and financing structures with external partners, including PE/VC.