Lin Lin Cai
Head Of M&A And Portfolio Strategy
Summary
Strategic and team-oriented professional with almost 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. Highly skilled in M&A transactions, strategic planning, and project management. Respectful and clear communicator focused on enhancing teamwork and collaboratively addressing challenges to achieve goals. Strongly support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Head of Group M&A and Portfolio Strategy
Marelli Group
01.2020 - Current
- Developed the Group's long term portfolio strategy and execution plan
- Managed JVs and Partnerships simplification, resulting in a 25% reduction of non-core relationships with over EUR 50 million proceeds
- Established the internal Investment Committee and in charge of selecting projects to be presented for approval
- Led entire M&A transactions, including origination, due diligence and negotiation of key terms and conditions with counterparts
- Key contact person for communication with Investment Banks, Private Equity Funds and Financial Institution
Business Development and M&A Director
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
06.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed integration between Chrysler and Fiat in selected Asia Pacific countries (Japan and China) and carried out the cost saving plan approved by the Management
- Key account manager for the relation with former PSA and part of the core team for the merger project with focus on due diligence and synergies valuation for powertrain and light commercial vehicle divisions
- Led the China team, working closely with other functions, to establish the Joint Venture with Foxconn
- Oversaw existing Joint Venture and led projects involving new cooperations
- In charge of the department budgets to ensure optimal use of resources and minimize cost of external advisory
Business Development Manager
FPT Industrial
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential areas of expansion
- Managed relations and led negotiations with Joint Venture partners
- Collaborated closely with business representatives to develop new partnership ideas to boost presence in China
- Developed and executed customized solutions to address Company's needs in terms of production capacity saturation
Analyst
UBS Investment Bank
12.2008 - 06.2010
- Developed financial models and valuation analysis for potential transactions
- Worked on due diligence process through data management, desktop reviews and meeting with Clients
- Prepared project reports and presentations for distribution to the internal team and / or Executive management
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Bocconi University
Milan 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Institutions And Financial Markets Management
Bocconi University
Milan 04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic Planning
Competitive Analysis
Negotiation
Project management
Timeline
Head of Group M&A and Portfolio Strategy
Marelli Group
01.2020 - Current
Business Development and M&A Director
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
06.2014 - 01.2020
Business Development Manager
FPT Industrial
06.2010 - 06.2014
Analyst
UBS Investment Bank
12.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Finance
Bocconi University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Institutions And Financial Markets Management
Bocconi University
04.2001 -