Brian Benson
Executive Vice President of m & a @MCI
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Vice President of m & a @MCI
Columbus, OH, US
I work alongside the CEO and senior leadership team to shape and execute the company’s growth agenda, driving value through acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships that expand market presence and competitive strength. My role combines strategic vision with hands-on deal execution, delivering transformative growth and long-term value.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy and Finance
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication
ABOUT BRIAN BENSON
M&A & CORPORATE TRANSACTIONSBACKGROUNDStrategic advisor with extensive experience guiding business and C-suite leaders through complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. Proven ability to support both large enterprises and emerging organizations across deal strategy, operational integration, and execution. Additional background in support services sales, systems implementation, and technology program management, bringing a well-rounded perspective to enterprise transformation and value creation.HIGH-END DELIVERABLESThroughout my career, I have led strategies and delivered services that generated millions, and in some cases, billions, of dollars in value. Notably, I drove $2B in cost synergies and $100M in revenue synergies through the integration of two major aerospace and defense companies. I also led the post-merger integration of a global, market-leading manufacturing firm following its $2.5B acquisition, ensuring operational continuity and strategic alignment.LEADERSHIPI understand the critical role of a high-performing team and have consistently hired, trained, coached, and mentored talent to build strong, results-driven teams. I foster open, two-way communication and lead with optimism, approachability, and a touch of humor to create an engaging and accountable team culture. My ability to develop cohesive teams has been key to exceeding performance metrics, reducing risk, and driving significant growth.TECHNICAL STRENGTHSM & A | Strategic Planning | Integration | Transactional Agreements | Project Management | Due Diligence | Negotiations | Performance Improvement | Operating Model Design | Financial Analysis | Risk Assessment | Market AnalysisOPERATIONAL STRENGTHSBusiness Development | Team Building | Mentoring | Operational Leadership | P&L | Staff Onboarding | Communications | Client Management | Problem Solving | Decision Making | Forecasting | Networking | Strategic Partnerships | Business Operations
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