The HR Dialogues
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Hosted by Dr. Dieter Veldsman, Chief HR Scientist at AIHR and ex-CHRO.
The HR Dialogues
#40 | Making the Deal Work: The Strategic Role of HR in Mergers and Acquisitions
How can HR drive value before, during, and after a merger or acquisition? Get actionable insights for navigating M&A with confidence, clarity, and impact from a seasoned HR executive and educator.
Welcome to The HR Dialogues with Dr. Dieter Veldsman! Join AIHR’s Chief HR Scientist to learn from People Practitioners as they navigate the changing world of work.
In this episode, Dr. Dieter Veldsman sits down with Andrew Bartlow, Founder of People Leader Accelerator and veteran HR leader. Together, they explore the real value HR brings to M&A, the pitfalls to avoid, and how to lead through uncertainty with a clear strategy.
Andrew has 35+ years of HR experience, including senior roles at Pepsi, GE, and Wells Fargo, and now supports CHROs and HR teams through high-impact advisory work. He has guided dozens of successful mergers and acquisitions.
In this video, we’ll discuss:
- How HR can align with the value creation plan to drive successful M&A
- The biggest misconceptions about HR’s role in M&A
- How to create clarity, retain key talent, and align culture with business goals
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