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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His primarily skill as a dealmaker was financing European co-productions in both scripted and unscripted.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
JPMorgan's profit rose to a record high in 2024 as its dealmakers and traders reaped a windfall from rebounding markets in the fourth quarter.
—Pritam Biswas and Nupur Anand, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Our annual survey of hundreds of dealmakers reveals that a large majority expect to do more deals in 2025.
—Ray Zhou, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
JPMorgan's profit rose to a record high in 2024 as its dealmakers and traders reaped a windfall from rebounding markets in the fourth quarter.
—Pritam Biswas and Nupur Anand, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Our annual survey of hundreds of dealmakers reveals that a large majority expect to do more deals in 2025.
—Ray Zhou, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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
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“Dealmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealmaker. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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