Head of Corporate Development
Core
Lead strategic M&A, partnerships, and business development to expand Cohere's enterprise AI ecosystem and support growth in regulated industries and global markets.
Role type
Head of Corporate Development (Strategy & M&A)
Builds
Strategic alliances, channel relationships, and targeted acquisitions for sovereign AI solutions
Domain
Enterprise AI, Sovereign AI, Regulated Industries, Global Markets
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
M&A strategy and execution, due diligence leadership, post-merger integration, market entry strategy, partnership framework development, financial modeling, regulatory navigation, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in AI/SaaS/enterprise software, network in telcos/hardware/government, analytical rigor in valuation
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools
Responsibilities
Evaluate and execute acquisitions in compute infrastructure and AI capabilities; lead due diligence for technical integration feasibility; manage post-merger integration; develop market entry strategies for new verticals and geographies; create partnership frameworks for rapid scaling; negotiate transformative alliances with telcos, hardware providers, and government entities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership