Chris Collins

Background

About Chris Collins

Seasoned M&A professional with more than 25 years of experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions. Proven track record as an investment banker and as the leader of corporate acquisitions and divestitures for major public companies and institutional investors. With hands-on experience closing dozens of deals across various industries and geographies, I bring unique insights and expertise to both sell-side and buy-side transactions, ensuring exceptional outcomes for my valued clients. M&A Advisory Experience: Sourced, managed and closed numerous M&A advisory engagements at Ardent Advisory Group, Global Capital Markets, Deloitte Corporate Finance and an investment bank later acquired by Citigroup. Leadership Roles in Major Corporations: Led acquisition departments for industry giants including Ryder and UTi Worldwide (now DSV), both multi-billion dollar public companies in the supply chain industry. Proven Deal Closer: Instrumental in closing numerous transactions in various roles, demonstrating the ability to deliver results in complex, high-stakes environments. Extensive Global Expertise: Substantial international experience across multiple industries, with a particular focus on the supply chain sector, including related technologies. Technology Sector Leadership: Spearheaded the acquisition department at INTTRA, a technology company specializing in ocean container shipping, owned by institutional investors. Financial Services Expertise: At Experian, a global leader in credit reporting and marketing services, led acquisition efforts, driving growth through strategic transactions.