2025 ACG WI Corporate Development Series | Managing Growth and M&A During a Period of Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty

In a volatile global landscape marked by shifting trade policies, rising tariffs, and economic uncertainty, companies face unprecedented challenges in executing growth strategies and pursuing acquisitions.  This panel brings together industry leaders who are adapting, identifying opportunities, and mitigating risks in today’s complex environment.  The ACG Corporate Development Series will focus the discussion on how these leaders are guiding their companies through cross-border challenges, regulatory hurdles, supply chain complexities, and driving strategic planning to sustain growth and a long-term perspective.

Our panel includes:

Bill Alexander, Global Director – Business Development & Strategy Climate Solutions
Modine Manufacturing 

Jeff Clark, Chief Executive Officer
Waukesha Metal Products

Michael Graves, Director
Mason Wells

Ryan Chimenti, Managing Director
CIBC Capital Markets (Moderator)

This program is a great opportunity to take advantage of 100+ years of combined experience to learn where corporates succeed and fail. This is an event not to be missed.

About the Corprate Development Series

The Corporate Development Series offers an interactive format that focuses on the various stages of the corporate M&A cycle. This forum provides opportunities for corporate M&A professionals to exchange best practices, share tools and techniques, and stay current on industry trends.

This series is exclusively open to ACG WI members and guests in Corporate and Private Equity roles, and we look to holding at least two programs per year.