Ken Sonenclar is a seasoned M&A dealmaker and strategist with expertise in marketing services, research insights, and media. As the head of the I.D.E.A deal team at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, he advises companies specializing in e-commerce, consulting services, customer experience, conferences & events, adtech, and martech. Ken has a diverse background that includes a B.A. and M.A.L.D. from Tufts University, Inc. 500 CEO recognition for his exceptional leadership, global experience as a technology analyst and research manager, and as an award-winning writer. Additionally, Ken has served as the editor at CMP Media and the program director at Gartner Group.