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Chris(zian) Peng is a seasoned Mergers and Acquisitions expert with an MBA from Concordia University, offering strategic guidance and deal execution expertise through his experience at CORA Group, Jonas Software, and other prominent organizations. With native fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, Chris brings a unique cultural perspective to his work. His experience spans over 10 years, including roles at CFA Institute, Partner One Capital, and Calistix Capital, where he has successfully executed private equity deals and advised clients on strategic transactions. As a Director at CORA Group, Chris leverages his expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions to drive business growth and value creation for clients.

Experience

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director, Mergers and Acquisitions
      • Jan 2024 - Present

    • Senior Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions
      • Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

    • Canada
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Strategy/Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Associate
      • Dec 2021 - Nov 2022

    • Mergers and Acquisitions Associate
      • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

      Selected Acquisitions: Automated Integration: an ERP system for the elevator maintenance industry RewardOps: a fast-growing API solution that connects loyalty program providers and merchant suppliers Ineo Global Mobility: a software platform managing global employee movement C&R Software: the debt recovery and collection business carved out from FICO (NYSE: FICO)

    • Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst
      • Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Member
      • Dec 2016 - Jun 2019
      • Canada

      CFA Level 1 passed Dec 2016 CFA Level 2 passed June 2018 CFA Level 3 passed June 2019

    • Canada
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Private Equity Analyst
      • May 2018 - Dec 2018
      • Montreal, Canada Area

      At Partner One Capital, we acquire enterprise software companies.

    • Canada
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Associate, Private Equity
      • Mar 2017 - Nov 2017
      • Toronto, Canada Area

      Successfully acquired Bagwell Supply Ltd, one of Canada’s premier suppliers of bulk bags & packaging solutions. • Generated lists of potential, privately-owned acquisition targets across a variety of industries that were likely to fit our investment criteria. • Analyzed company-specific, end-market and industry trends to determine the quality of each company’s competitive position and operations • Assisted Partners in the development of operating and financial models (DCF and LBO) to evaluate the attractiveness of potential investments and determine purchase price offers • Determined key contacts and found relevant contact details for each of my potential acquisition targets and was responsible for tracking progress on those opportunities through the CRM • Developed a list of relevant intermediaries in the East Coast of the U.S. region along with the necessary contact info to help Partners generate inbound deal flow • Researched and developed a report on the Food Services Contracts and Trade Show industries, which included business model evaluation, potential acquisition targets, competitive landscape, SWOT analysis, public company analysis and M&A activity summary

Education

  • 2016 - 2019
    Concordia University
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Investments management
  • 2012 - 2016
    South China Normal University
    Bachelor of Management, Management Science

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