Corporate Development
Divestitures
You become the surgeon who cuts away what doesn't work, making tough calls on assets worth billions. This path forges leaders who see value where others see problems and execute ruthlessly when stakes are highest.
Career Progression
Rotational Tours · L1–L3
Build the craft. Prove you can wield the tools of Corporate Development.
Transformational Tours · L4–L7
Deliver outcomes. Each tour has a defined mission and success criteria.
Foundational Tours · L8–L10
Shape the organization. Build institutions, not just products.
What Hiring Managers Look For
L1-L3: Demonstrates quantifiable impact from separating business units or assets, showing you can execute clean breaks without operational disruption.
L4-L6: Shows track record of identifying separation complexities early and designing solutions that preserve value for both entities during the split.
L7+: Proven ability to lead multi-billion dollar carve-outs or spin-offs that delivered superior returns to shareholders while building sustainable standalone businesses.
Common Career Transitions
Divestitures → Private Equity Operating Partner at L6-L7 for buy-side execution expertise
Divestitures → Restructuring Advisory at L5-L6 leveraging separation and value optimization skills