Nora Kim

About Nora Kim

M&A professional with 20 years of diverse experience including roles in engineering…

Experience

1. Strategy and Corporate Development

   Avery Dennison

   Jan 2017 — Present

   Global Head of Acceleration / Integration• Responsible for the integration management of global acquisitions, working closely with executive sponsors, business leaders, integration leads from various functions (HR, IT, Legal, etc.) to define the integration strategy, approach, and execution in order to deliver the deal’s strategic objectives• Oversee the development of detailed integration plans; incorporating key issues discovered through diligence and plans for post-closing value capture• Drive day-to-day execution of the integration plan, including managing and coaching large cross-functional teams, managing integration team and steering committee meetings, driving proactive issue resolution and other activities to mitigate downside risk of integration activities• Developed and continuously improve the Acceleration Playbooks and tools that incorporate prior experience and industry best practices across all key workstreams; proactively supports sharing of best practices across the organization• HR Integration Program Manager for the acquisition of Vestcom, a company with $400M in annual revenue, 11 production facilities and approximately 1,200 employees Due Diligence Process Lead• Support the development of the deal thesis, strategic rationale, analysis of target company financials, including comprehensive financial models, executive presentations, and establishment of key deal objectives• Coordinate due diligence activities to ensure risks are identified, mitigation plans are created, and teams execute against the work plans• Build complex financial and valuation analysis, to drive decision-making at the C-suite and Board of Directors level• Strong project management skills with experience supporting a cross functional, global team through a complex process• Cultivate strong working relationships with internal decision makers and functional groups

Education

• Rutgers University

  BS, Civil Engineering

  1999 — 2003

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  MS, Environmental Engineering

  2003 — 2005