dealmaker
noun
deal·mak·er
ˈdēl-ˌmā-kər 
plural dealmakers
: someone who is given to or skilled in negotiating deals or agreements : one who makes deals
Her reputation as a hard-driving dealmaker was known to heads of state and corporate CEOs all over the world.—
Johnnie L. Roberts et al.
Johnnie L. Roberts et al.He's a dealmaker, a power broker, a convener of interests—in short, the living definition of the career politician …—Douglas Foster
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This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Lina Khan will soon be gone as chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and M&A dealmakers are salivating.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
And dealmakers waiting to see how the combination works and what becomes of Saks’ tie-up with Jamie Salter — Authentic Luxury Group — which could go on as an acquirer of high-end brands, incubator of growth through strategic licensing and distribution partnerships.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
Retail dealmakers can look forward to a softer antitrust stance after several high-profile challenges.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Lina Khan will soon be gone as chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and M&A dealmakers are salivating.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
And dealmakers waiting to see how the combination works and what becomes of Saks’ tie-up with Jamie Salter — Authentic Luxury Group — which could go on as an acquirer of high-end brands, incubator of growth through strategic licensing and distribution partnerships.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
Retail dealmakers can look forward to a softer antitrust stance after several high-profile challenges.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Dealmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealmaker. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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