Product Strategy and Corporate Development Lead (EMEA)
Core
Drive product vision, M&A, and venture investments to expand Datadog's platform into new markets, specifically focusing on the EMEA landscape.
Role type
Strategy-level principal corporate development lead (M&A & Venture)
Builds
Acquisitions, venture investments, and strategic partnerships for an observability and security platform
Domain
Enterprise software, AI/ML infrastructure, observability, cloud security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
M&A deal execution, venture investment analysis, technical product assessment, financial modeling, negotiation, strategic market analysis
Preferred skills
AI/ML technical depth, European tech market experience (Paris, London, Iberia), startup founder relationships
Technologies
AI/ML infrastructure tools, observability platforms, cloud security frameworks
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate M&A targets and venture opportunities in European markets; build relationships with founders and VCs to generate deal flow; lead end-to-end due diligence including technical and financial analysis; negotiate and close complex transactions; present strategic recommendations to the CEO
Seniority
Senior, high-autonomy IC with strategic impact