Chad Milburn
@chadmilburn
Corporate development leader with expertise in strategic acquisitions.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned corporate development professional with extensive experience in sourcing and executing acquisitions, capital raises, and strategic partnerships across various industries including consumer, healthcare, and technology. Currently, I serve as a consultant at Cosmos Consulting, where I advise multiple businesses on growth strategies and investor relations.
Previously, I was the Head of Corporate Development at Savage Enterprises, where I successfully deployed over $2.5 billion in equity capital through seventeen acquisitions and four project financings. My strategic focus on optimizing portfolio exposure led to a significant shift from fossil fuel investments to higher growth industries, demonstrating my ability to navigate complex market dynamics and drive sustainable growth.
My career began at Goldman Sachs, where I specialized in advising corporations on capital structure and market access. I played a pivotal role in notable deals, including Apple's record debt issuance. My academic background in finance, complemented by leadership experience as captain of my university football team, has equipped me with a unique blend of analytical and team-oriented skills.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Outsourced Corporate Development
Cosmos Consulting
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years)
Outsourced corporate development for multiple businesses in the consumer, industrial, logistics, healthcare and technology industries. Advised on investor relations, capital sources/raises and growth strategies (organic and inorganic).
Head of Corporate Development
Savage Enterprises
Aug 2016 - Aug 2022 (6 years)
Sourced and executed all acquisitions and project finance deals, deploying over $2.5B in equity capital across seventeen acquisitions, six divestitures, and four project financings. Led cross-functional teams in due diligence, financial analysis, and negotiation with acquisition targets.
Analyst
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Aug 2013 - Jul 2016 (2 years 11 months)
Specialized in Natural Resources and Technology, Media and Telecommunications industries, advising corporations on capital structure and market access across debt, hybrid, and equity-linked products. Designed and executed acquisition strategies, structures, and financings for notable deals including Apple's debt issuances and Walgreens' buyout of AllianceBoots GmbH.
Education
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Chapman University: Argyros School of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration: Finance Emphasis; Minor in Economics
2009 - 2013
Activities and societies: Captain of the Chapman University Football Team (2011 & 2012 seasons).
Graduated as the top student from the Argyros School of Business and Economics in 2013. Focused on finance with a minor in economics, gaining a strong foundation in business administration.
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