Rekha Devarapalli

About Rekha Devarapalli

Senior M&A Integration Leader with 10+ years driving end-to-end deal execution, from target evaluation and due diligence to post-merger integration, across highly acquisitive, multi-site platforms and Fortune 500 organizations across sectors (technology, financial services, and retail). Proven track record building integration capabilities from scratch, standing up IMOs, and institutionalizing playbooks that enable high-velocity deal execution. Combines deep financial expertise (MBA, CFA) with operational and technical acumen (Engineering, IT) to scale integration capabilities in fast-paced, PE-backed, and growth-oriented environments.Core M&A CapabilitiesEnd-to-end Deal Execution | Due Diligence | Valuation | Post-Merger Integration (PMI)| Integration Management Office (IMO)| Day 1 Readiness Operating Model Design | Integration Playbook | Cross-Functional Leadership | Change Management | Multi-Site Integrations

Experience

1. Senior Director - Mergers & Acquisitions

   Camping World

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Leadership role owning end-to-end M&A execution and integration for a highly acquisitive, multi-site national platform. Led end-to-end acquisition and integration of 36 RV dealership locations over 3 years, including target evaluation, and cross-functional due diligence, expanding company footprint by ~20% and accelerating inorganic growth. Owned integration strategy from diligence through post-close execution, ensuring Day 1 readiness, operational stability, and value capture across concurrent multi-site acquisitions. Established and led an Integration Management Office (IMO), defining governance, escalation paths, and execution cadence across Legal, Finance, Operations, HR, IT, Marketing, and Real Estate. Designed Day 1 readiness operating models for dealership acquisitions, defining system conversions, process transitions, sequencing, and cutover plans to ensure seamless close. Built and institutionalized a company-wide M&A Integration Playbook, serving as the standard framework for diligence-to-integration across all future acquisitions. Translated pre-close diligence findings into actionable integration plans, proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies to protect value and continuity. Defined and tracked integration success metrics, including Day 1 readiness, conversion timelines, talent retention, operational stability, and customer satisfaction, enabling consistent execution across 30+ acquisitions. Led executive-level stakeholder communication and change management, aligning leadership teams, minimizing disruption, and driving accountability. Implemented post-acquisition feedback loops and continuous improvement mechanisms, refining integration processes and improving speed and outcomes over time.

Education

• CFA Institute

  Chartered Financial Analyst

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada

  B.Tech, Electronics & Communication

• Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

  MBA, Finance

Skills

• Due Diligence
• Project Finance
• Hedge Funds
• Private Equity
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Market Analysis
• Credit Analysis
• Dcf
• Managerial Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Valuation
• Funding
• Finance
• Business Strategy
• Analysis
• Preparing Funding Proposals
• Financial Modeling
• Start-Ups
• Management
• Business Valuation
• Financial Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Financial Services
• Banking