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SHMUEL ZUSSMAN

SHMUEL ZUSSMAN

Petach Tikva

Summary

Corporate Finance and M&A professional with a proven track record of leading acquisitions across sectors and geographies. Skilled in valuation, deal structuring, due diligence, and driving high-impact transactions from sourcing through closing - at both a global defense corporation and a fast-growing private company. Trusted advisor to executive leadership, delivering clear insights and actionable recommendations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

M&A AND GLOBAL INVESTMENTS (MANAGER LEVEL)

IAI
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead the financial workstream of M&A deals in the Defense & Aerospace sector across geographies and company stages.
  • Build and manage detailed valuation models to support investment decisions and assess financial impact.
  • Drive deal structuring, including asset and share purchases, joint ventures, and earnouts, in collaboration with legal, tax, and commercial teams.
  • Oversee due diligence and present clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership, including the CFO and CEO.

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

MINDSPACE
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Led financial modeling, investment analysis, and strategic planning to support growth initiatives across various deal structures.
  • Managed relationships with potential partners, led negotiations, and evaluated strategic fit in alignment with company objectives.
  • Executed multiple end-to-end transactions - including the company's largest acquisition - managing the entire process from sourcing to closing.
  • Reported directly to the CEO, advising on key investment and strategic decisions.

CORPORATE FINANCE ANALYST

MINDSPACE
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Performed financial analysis, forecasting, and valuation to support strategic initiatives and acquisitions.
  • Developed financial models and business cases to evaluate new opportunities.
  • Collaborated with senior management to optimize financial planning and reporting.

CREDIT ANALYST

MIDROOG (MOODY'S AFFILIATE)
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Conducted in-depth financial analysis and risk assessments for corporate debt issuers.
  • Prepared rating reports and presented findings to internal rating committees.
  • Evaluated financial statements, capital structures, and market conditions to support credit rating decisions.

ANALYST

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Conducted financial analysis, debt management, and regulatory reforms within the Accountant General's Debt Unit & Capital Market, Insurance, and Savings Authority.

Education

MBA - Financial Management

Tel Aviv University - Coller Recanati Graduate School of Business
01.2023

B.A. - Economics & Accounting

Reichman University - Tiomkin School of Economics
01.2019

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -

Israel

Army Service

Nahal Brigade, 01/2011, 12/2014, Head combat medic, Responsible for the medical readiness and care of a platoon of over 100 soldiers., Received a commendation for outstanding service.

Extracurricular Activities

Introduction to Accounting, Global MBA, Reichman University, 08/2021, 06/2022, Conducted live courses for dozens of students, providing academic support and guidance., Certified Personal Trainer

Languages

English
First Language
Hebrew
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

M&A AND GLOBAL INVESTMENTS (MANAGER LEVEL)

IAI
06.2024 - Current

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

MINDSPACE
03.2022 - 06.2024

CORPORATE FINANCE ANALYST

MINDSPACE
03.2021 - 03.2022

CREDIT ANALYST

MIDROOG (MOODY'S AFFILIATE)
03.2021 - 03.2022

ANALYST

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
09.2019 - 03.2021

MBA - Financial Management

Tel Aviv University - Coller Recanati Graduate School of Business

B.A. - Economics & Accounting

Reichman University - Tiomkin School of Economics

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -

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