Surya Krishnan

Director of m & a @Toptal

Irvine, CA, US
EMAILS
s••••••••@toptal.com
MOBILE NUMBERS
+15•••••••64

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WORK HISTORY

Nov 2025 — Present

Director of m & a @Toptal

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Leading M&A execution in support of Toptal’s platform strategy and inorganic growth initiatives.

EDUCATION

2013 — 2015

University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business

MBA Class of 2015, Finance, General

N/A

Cornell University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics

2003 — 2005

New York University

Master of Arts - MA, Economics

1999 — 2003

Cornell University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics

ABOUT SURYA KRISHNAN

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT, M&A, and PLATFORM STRATEGY am a senior corporate development and M&A leader with experience using acquisitions, partnerships, valuation, and strategic finance to support platform growth and long-term enterprise value creation.My work has focused on evaluating and executing acquisitions, advising on capital allocation and deal structures, and partnering with executive leadership on acquisition-led growth strategies. I bring a strong foundation in valuation, transaction analysis, deal execution, and strategic planning, with an emphasis on how inorganic growth fits within broader business and company objectives.Across my career, I have worked closely with C-suite leaders, boards and investors on complex, high-impact decisions, translating financial and strategic analysis into clear recommendations that support sustainable growth. I am particularly interested in environments where corporate development is a core growth lever and where strategy, M&A, and value creation are tightly integrated.I always welcome the opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends and can be contacted at s••••••••@gmail.com or (508) LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS Development and M&A LeadershipM & A Execution & Due DiligenceDeal Sourcing, Evaluation, Structuring, and Transaction ExecutionPost-Acquisition Value CreationPlatform Strategy and Acquisition-Led GrowthCorporate Venture CapitalPortfolio Company Support and MonitoringValuation and Investment AnalysisCapital Allocation and Strategic Decision SupportExecutive and Board-Level CommunicationPartnership with CEOs and Senior Leadership TeamsCross-Functional Leadership Across Finance, Strategy, and OperationsPortfolio and Platform Value CreationTeam Leadership, Mentoring, and Stakeholder AlignmentStrategic Planning and Performance ManagementExecutive-Level Deal Reviews and Investment Committee TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Financial Modeling and Valuation• M&A Analysis, Due Diligence Coordination, and Deal Evaluation• Market, Competitive, and Industry Analysis• Strategic Planning and Capital Allocation Frameworks• Executive Reporting, Dashboards, and KPI Development

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