Cara Deedy
About Cara Deedy
Cara Deedy is the Vice President of Global Mergers & Acquisitions at Penguin Random House in New York, New York.
Company
Cara Deedy currently works at Penguin Random House, which is based in New York, New York. She serves in a pivotal role as the Vice President, Global Mergers & Acquisitions, overseeing key initiatives to expand the company's global footprint.
Title
Cara Deedy holds the title of Vice President, Global Mergers & Acquisitions at Penguin Random House. Her responsibilities include leading acquisitions, facilitating strategic integrations, and implementing comprehensive due diligence processes.
Education and Expertise
Cara Deedy studied Finance at Boston College Carroll School of Management, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance. Her educational background laid the foundation for her extensive experience in investment banking and financial analysis.
Professional Background
Cara Deedy has a diverse professional background in investment banking and financial analysis. She worked as an Investment Banking Associate Director at UBS from 2015 to 2018 and served as an Investment Banking Analyst at Three Ocean Partners LLC from 2014 to 2015. Before that, she was a Financial Analyst at kate spade from 2012 to 2014 and an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS Investment Bank's Consumer Products and Retail division from 2011 to 2012. She also had a stint as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Healthcare at UBS Investment Bank in 2010.
Achievements
Cara Deedy has led the acquisition of several high-profile publishing houses, significantly expanding Penguin Random House's global footprint. She played a key role in integrating newly acquired companies, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with corporate goals. Cara developed a comprehensive due diligence process now standard within her team. Additionally, she mentors junior analysts and associates in the mergers and acquisitions department, fosters professional growth, and has participated as a panelist at industry conferences to discuss global mergers and acquisitions trends and strategies.