Although the bear economy has kept recent deal activity at a stand still, an increase in merger and acquisition activity is expected to coincide with the up tick in the economy. The dealscape of even one year ago is radically different from today’s, necessitating discussion as to where new opportunities will be found and how best to capitalize on them.

On January 26th, Argyle Executive Forum will host its 2010 Leadership in Corporate Divestitures and Acquisitions Forum, which will take place in Manhattan. The event brings together approximately 100 - 115 top M&A decision makers from corporate America, leading private equity executives and other investment professionals as well as complementary areas of executive leadership (CEOs, CFOs & COOs) and select advisors.

Please note that the limited seating for members of the advisory community is offered first to those that are supporting the event as sponsors. This event is by invitation only, and an invitation code is required. If you did not receive an invitation but would like to inquire about attendance, please click here.

*The press policy for this event has not yet been finalized. Please note the press policy is set at the individual session level. Some sessions may be on the record, while others are off the record. Please consult the event’s agenda, which will indicate which sessions are off the record. To inquire about media presence, please click here.

Perspectives By:

Tom Angell
Principal
Rothstein Kass

Stephen M. Besen
Partner
Shearman & Sterling LLP

George Biltz
Corporate Vice President, Strategic Development & Planning
The Dow Chemical Company

David Blumberg
Head of Strategic Development
Iconix

Jim Cohen
Executive Vice President- Mergers & Acquisitions
Consolidated Graphics, Inc.

Mark Copman
Vice President, Corporate Development
3M

Nilüfer Durak
Managing Director
Aon Mergers & Acquisitions Group

Michael E.S. Frankel
Senior Vice President, Business Development and M&A
LexisNexis Group

Dr. Andreas Guldin
Vice Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc.

Mark L. Keim
Head of Corporate Development
Aetna

Karl Kleiderer
Vice President, Acquisitions & Divestitures
Goodrich Corporation

Mark Mlotek
EVP Corporate Business Development
Henry Schein, Inc.

Michael Oster
Senior Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions
Alon USA

Kristin Peck
Senior Vice President, Worldwide Strategy and Innovation
Pfizer Inc

Matthew Philips
Senior Reporter
Newsweek Magazine

Matt Porzio
Vice President, Product Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions
Intralinks

Miguel Romero
Corporate Development Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions
Sempra Energy

Mark D. Ross
Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers

Anton Sahazizian
Managing Director
UBS Investment Bank- Mergers & Acquisitions

Ahmad Shamim
Partner, Transaction Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers

Naren B. Srinivasan
Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy
Mead Westvaco

Todd Tauber
Director, Corporate Development
The Economist Group

Raul A. Trillo, Jr., MD, MBA
VP Global Strategy
Baxter Healthcare Corporation

*Argyle Executive Forum's receptions are by invitation only. Argyle Executive Forum reserves the right to review and approve all attendees.