Dr. Roland Yap

The learning journey towards the International Mergers & Acquisitions (IM&A) Expert and Certified Post-Mergers Integration (CPMI) Expert in July and August 2022 has been inspirational and rewarding.

My decision to commit to this high value professional certification were on several decision consideration. First, the international professional standing and purpose of the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA). Second, the need for professional best practices and networking to further strengthen my prior experiences with M&As in excess of US$88 billion within the energy, pharmaceuticals, life sciences and medical devices from 2011 to 2018. Third, the well-resourced learning platform which ranges from virtual to face-to-face curated for learners enable learners to benefit from a good balance between theories, practices and integrated strategic, financial, socio-cultural perspectives.

Overall, the knowledge and skills ensured business and functional leaders to leverage on pragmatic principles to address the pre and post integration process through robust consideration on relevant financial and valuation formula(s). I would recommend the IM&A, CPMI and other related functional due diligence domain areas and valuation certifications to industry leaders who aspire to contribute effectively in the M&A process in multiple industry sectors. It is my opinion that any forward-looking organization(s) with the fortune to attract professional experts who graduated from IMAA will henceforth be well compensated for so doing.