Role Description The Chief Corporate Development Officer (CCDO) is a senior executive responsible for defining, leading, and executing the firm’s enterprise-wide corporate development strategy, with a primary focus on inorganic growth through mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other growth initiatives. This role serves as the strategic architect and operational leader for the full M&A lifecycle—from sourcing and valuation through diligence, execution, and post-transaction integration. The CCDO is a visionary, results-driven leader with deep expertise in M&A strategy, market intelligence, relationship management, and cross-functional execution. As a member of the executive leadership team, the CCDO works closely with the CEO, executive management, and key functional leaders to ensure that all corporate development activities align with the firm’s long-term strategic objectives, financial goals, and cultural values. Key Responsibilities - Corporate Development & Growth Strategy: - Design and execute a comprehensive corporate development strategy to accelerate enterprise growth through acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. - Identify, evaluate, and prioritize inorganic growth opportunities consistent with the organization’s strategic vision and financial objectives. - Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and executive leadership team on long-range growth planning, capital allocation, and market expansion. - Mergers & Acquisitions Leadership: - Lead the end-to-end M&A process, including target identification, strategic rationale development, valuation, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing. - Oversee due diligence across financial, operational, regulatory, cultural, and strategic dimensions. - Partner closely with Legal, Finance, HR, Operations, Technology, Investment Strategy, and Marketing to ensure disciplined and efficient transaction execution. - Build and maintain a robust M&A pipeline across targeted markets and business segments. - Relationship Origination & Market Presence: - Cultivate senior-level relationships with potential sellers, founders, owners, advisory firms, investment bankers, and industry influencers. - Represent the firm externally as a senior executive in corporate development discussions, industry events, and strategic forums. - Maintain deep knowledge of market trends, competitive dynamics, and valuation benchmarks within the industry. - Integration & Value Realization: - Lead post-acquisition integration strategy in partnership with executive and functional leaders to ensure realization of strategic and financial objectives. - Establish integration governance, performance metrics, and accountability structures. - Ensure a seamless transition for acquired organizations, preserving client relationships, talent, and culture. - Leadership & Governance: - Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing corporate development team. - Establish best practices, processes, and controls for corporate development initiatives. - Provide regular reporting and strategic insights to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors. - Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and fiduciary requirements relevant to corporate transactions. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline required; MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred. - Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive experience in corporate development, mergers & acquisitions, investment banking, strategy, or a related field. - Demonstrated track record of leading complex M&A transactions and driving successful post-merger integration. - Proven ability to influence and collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. - Exceptional strategic thinking, financial acumen, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities. - Strong executive presence with the ability to build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders. Leadership Competencies - Strategic Vision: Anticipates future market opportunities and shapes long-term growth initiatives. - Client & Partner Focus: Builds enduring, value-driven relationships with clients, partners, and acquisition targets. - Results Orientation: Drives disciplined execution and accountability to deliver measurable business outcomes. - Organizational Leadership: Inspires, develops, and leads teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. - Decision Agility: Balances risk and opportunity in high-stakes, fast-moving environments. Work Schedule & Conditions - Full-time executive leadership role with flexibility to travel as required. - Work performed in a professional office or home office environment. - Travel, sitting, standing, and light lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. Benefits - Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance - Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Supplemental Life & AD&D Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance - Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan. - Kaiser Medical plans available in California - Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan. - Two comprehensive Dental Plans - Vision Insurance Plan - Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care. - 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving. - Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days - Employee Assistance Plan - Family Medical Leave - Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks) - Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time. - Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program - Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more. - 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option - Pet Insurance

Job Description Summary Drive Product Quality Engineering (PQE) activities for assigned suppliers within the Controls and Accessories commodity. Areas of focus include characteristic accountability, verification, quality planning, and source substantiation. Own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market Job Description Roles and Responsibilities - Includes both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development with a focus on Product Quality Engineering. Includes supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence. PQEs have various levels of differentiation which are related to level of technical understanding of engineering drawings and ability to manage vendors. - Production approval ownership for hardware within the Controls and Accessories Organization including components such as electronics, mechanicals, fluid systems, air systems, valves, actuators, etc. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines. - Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues. - Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.). - Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions. Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (quality) experience + minimum of 3 years (quality) experience Desired Characteristics Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills. The base pay range for this position is $100,000-133,00k The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on February 7, 2026. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​ GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. Additional Information Compensation Grade LPB1 This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Role: Change Manager (R&D Life Sciences) - Contract role Consulting Seniority: Consultant - Manager Day rate: £300-£550 Outisde IR35 Project duration: 3 months starting asap (extension likely) Location: Remote with ad hoc travel to London We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations throughout the UK. They’re looking for a Change Manager for a client within the life science industry experience (thier Research & Development - R&D - team). You'll design and deliver structured change strategies that enable smooth implementation of transformation initiatives, ensuring people, processes, and systems align to achieve defined business outcomes. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via our website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly. Tasks - Lead the end-to-end change approach for laboratory workflows and discovery processes. ensuring adoption across impacted teams - Manage stakeholder engagement and communications, keeping senior leaders aligned and driving buy-in - Deliver change readiness, impact assessments, and adoption plans (including training and resistance management) Requirements - An independent consultant - 5+ years’ experience in change management, ideally gained within a consulting environment - 1+ years’ experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or R&D in other industries

• Test products before they are released to the market • Be involved in the whole software lifecycle and provide inputs from your unique point of view as a QA • Collaborate with people of different nationalities to exchange ideas and give valuable feedback on how to implement features and how to test them • Create test plans and be involved in risk analysis for the product and the project • Design and write test cases on how to test (and break) a product • Use different techniques of testing (from static testing to black-box testing to exploratory testing, etc.) to guarantee product quality • Implement and execute test automation scripts adapter from manual test cases • Come up with and integrate new practices and processes that improve overall test and product quality • Plan and enact policies to integrate test automation of the project build process • Recommend improvements in software to enhance user experience