Eoin Theobald

About Eoin Theobald

As a Corporate Development, Finance, and Strategy Executive, I bring experience driving complex M&A transactions, shaping corporate strategy, and advising C-suite, business unit and Board executives on high-impact business decisions. With a proven track record in leading large-scale deals and investments, I specialize in identifying growth opportunities, structuring strategic acquisitions, and delivering value through financial analysis and operational execution. Selected key competencies include: • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Deal Structuring and Capital Raising • Corporate Strategy • Financial Planning and Analysis / Business Plan Build and Portfolio Assessment • C-Suite, Business Unit and Board Advisory • Post-merger Integration and Value Creation • International Business Expansion • Team Building and Staff Development As Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy at CSG Systems, I partner closely with executive leadership to define and execute the company’s global M&A strategy and priority organic initiatives to drive growth and profit. My M&A expertise spans mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and minority investments, with a particular focus on building international market presence and expanding product offerings. During my tenure, I\'ve led transactions that have expanded CSG\'s revenue by 50%+ and transformed the company into a global player in new verticals such as mobile and payments. My career began in investment banking at Merrill Lynch, where I developed a strong foundation in M&A advisory, capital markets, and relationship management. Working on major transactions across the media and telecommunications sectors, I honed my ability to execute complex deals, optimize capital structures, and lead teams through high-pressure environments. I am passionate about mentoring and talent development, having played a key role in the career advancement of many colleagues, helping them to achieve leadership positions across the organizations of which I have been a part. With a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach, I thrive on driving organizational growth and creating sustainable value through both inorganic and organic strategies.

Experience

1. SVP Corporate Development & Strategy

   CSG

   Jan 2010 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   As a trusted partner to CSG’s C-Suite, Business Unit Leadership, and Board, I lead Corporate Development, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and am a key contributor to Corporate Strategy. In my role, I am responsible for global M&A strategy and execution while my duties have expanded over time to include key contributions in corporate strategy, business plan building, financial planning, and operational execution.Selected Notable Achievements:• Acquisition of Intec Telecom Systems Plc, a $370M platform deal that expanded CSG revenue by 40% and diversified its global footprint• Platform acquisition of Forte Payments, a scale acquisition in high growth payments markets; subsequently, closed add-on iCG Pay to add scale• Numerous add-on acquisitions across each of our three business units • Sale of Invotas software unit to FireEye, a leader in cyber-security• Expanded CSG into international markets through strategic acquisitions and follow-ons across Europe and Asia Pacific• Played a pivotal role as a senior member of the Corporate Strategy team, implementing the annual strategic planning process and advising on corporate priorities, conducting portfolio assessments and analyzing key organic investment opportunities• Selected by the CEO to join newly-formed Senior Leadership Team in 2023, a group of 15-20 leaders that contribute to company-wide strategy and decision-making• Mentor and develop talent, with several team members advancing into key leadership roles throughout CSG

Education

• Yale University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)