Corporate Development and M&A - North America

About Sonova

Sonova is a global leader in innovative hearing care solutions, from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to audiological care services, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Sonova operates through four businesses:
Hearing Instruments, Audiological Care, Consumer Hearing, and Cochlear Implants, and through leading brands including Phonak, Unitron, Audio Nova, Sennheiser (under license), and Advanced Bionics. With sales and distribution channels serving customers in more than 100 countries, Sonova is committed to creating innovative solutions that help people enjoy the delight of hearing.

The Corporate Development and M&A - North America serves as the regional leader for corporate development and inorganic growth initiatives across the US and Canada. This role is responsible for driving the full M&A lifecycle, with a primary focus on:
Deal Origination (40%), Transaction Execution (40%), Transition Support (20%). Acting as a trusted advisor to regional leadership and a key representative of the Corporate Development function, this individual will identify and cultivate acquisition, partnership, and investment opportunities that support Sonova’s long‑term growth ambitions. The role leads transactions from initial opportunity assessment through closing, while ensuring alignment between regional priorities and Sonova’s global growth agenda.

Working closely with regional business units, Business Development teams, the global Corporate Development organization, and Senior Management, this individual will play a critical role in accelerating M&A activity, expanding Sonova’s strategic footprint, and creating sustainable value across the region.

• Identify, originate, and cultivate strategic M&A opportunities through market intelligence, industry networking, and relationship development.
• Build, manage, and continuously strengthen a pipeline of acquisition targets, joint ventures, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Conduct strategic assessments, market evaluations, and investment screening to assess opportunity attractiveness and fit.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regional business leaders, industry stakeholders, investment banks, and advisors to generate proprietary deal flow.
• Present pipeline developments, market insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert on market dynamics, competitive developments, industry trends, and M&A activity.

• Lead or support end‑to‑end execution of acquisitions, minority investments, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
• Develop transaction plans, governance structures, and timelines while coordinating cross‑functional deal teams.
• Lead or support valuation analyses, financial modeling, and synergy assessments.
• Develop transaction strategies, pricing approaches, and negotiation frameworks.
• Coordinate and drive due diligence activities across commercial, financial, legal, operational, and strategic work streams.
• Provide regular updates on transaction progress, risks, and critical decisions to key stakeholders.
• Partner closely with internal legal counsel to negotiate and finalize transaction agreements.
• Manage relationships with investment banks, advisors, industry experts, and target company leadership teams.

• Collaborate with transition leaders to ensure integration planning begins early in the transaction process.
• Support development of transition and value realization plans.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and provide transaction context to integration teams.
• Monitor integration progress and proactively identify risks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of M&A and integration practices.

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous.

• 10+ years of experience leading and executing M&A and strategic investment activities within multinational…