This book represents many decades of creative work by thousands of our EY Transaction Advisory Services colleagues around the world. We are particularly grateful to all the contributors who invested the time, energy, and insight to craft their chapters.
The opportunities and challenges our clients provide us every day are essential to our thinking. Regular discussions with members of EY's Corporate Development Leadership Networks in the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific region have inspired many of the themes we share in the following pages.
The project team deserves special thanks, beginning with Jonathan Rozek, who brought invaluable writing and editorial guidance. In addition to being the author of his own chapters, Daniel Burkly played the roles of muse and devil's advocate throughout. Linda Cunningham's project management helped get the manuscript over the finish line. Gaeron McClure led EY's rigorous internal review process, and the book is materially better because of him. Scott Chapski, Mateusz Kowalik, Abin Tijo, and Aparna Mitra supplied their much-needed copyediting, legal, and graphic knowledge. The global Brand, Marketing, and Communications team of Antony Jones, Nicola Gates, and Brielle Roldan sustained this effort from inception.
Intellectual challenges from John Celentano and Anne Board elevated our thinking. Dawn Quinn was present at the creation; it's unlikely we would have begun the book without her enthusiasm. We very much appreciate Richard Narramore, Senior Editor for Business Publications at John Wiley & Sons, for his substantial advice and patience throughout the writing process.
Finally, and most importantly, we thank our families–Teri Greene, Kamela Krouskos, the Hoods, Shanil and Shamin Lee Basnayake, and Amy Casey–for encouraging us, supporting our work, and helping us grow.
Jeffrey R. Greene, New York City
Steve Krouskos, London
Julie Hood, London
Harsha Basnayake, Singapore
William Casey, New York City