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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With an integration that automates data entry and improves the accuracy of relationship intelligence, many more dealmakers will be inclined to use (and trust) the CRM.
—Ray Zhou, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The abrupt and accelerated pace of UniCredit’s pursuit has sparked market speculation that CEO Andrea Orcel – a veteran Merrill Lynch mergers and acquisitions dealmaker — is ultimately targeting cross-border consolidation.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
State of play: Beauty investors and dealmakers are increasingly placing their bets on biotech and longevity especially.
—Kimberly Chin, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Related Articles While an uncertain consumer and economy, still-high interest rates and political uncertainty held many dealmakers back in 2024, the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions might be starting to change.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ray Zhou, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The abrupt and accelerated pace of UniCredit’s pursuit has sparked market speculation that CEO Andrea Orcel – a veteran Merrill Lynch mergers and acquisitions dealmaker — is ultimately targeting cross-border consolidation.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
State of play: Beauty investors and dealmakers are increasingly placing their bets on biotech and longevity especially.
—Kimberly Chin, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Related Articles While an uncertain consumer and economy, still-high interest rates and political uncertainty held many dealmakers back in 2024, the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions might be starting to change.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Dealmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealmaker. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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