Today we're joined by Lisa Marchese, Head of Corporate Development of American Express, where she is responsible for all venture investments, joint ventures and M&A activities. Previous positions at American Express include SVP of International Business Development, VP Corporate Development, and VP Strategic Planning Group within the last 20 years. Lisa holds an MBA degree from Columbia Business School and a bachelor's degree from Barnard College. This episode is about all things strategic M&A. Buckle up because we'll discuss: What Corporate Development / M&A means for Amex Lisa's path into M&A How Amex identifies great targets The path from prospecting to closing great deals The importance of integration and how Amex deals with that The episode is filled with a ton of frameworks and practical tips for M&A practitioners and professionals interested in the space alike. The Wall Street Lab is brought to you by Fintalent.io - the leading community for M&A and Private Equity professionals.