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Emily Benson
Director of Post-Acquisition and Post-Merger Integrations, Corporate Development at Lightspeed HQ
Emily Benson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, change management, and sales enablement. She served as Integration Director, Corporate Development at Lightspeed HQ from January 2021 to May 2022.1 Her career at Lightspeed spans several years, with roles including Global Director of Performance & Enablement, Global Director of Sales Enablement, and Integration Manager - M&A.1
Currently, Emily holds the position of Director of Sales Enablement at SumUp, which she started in July 2024.1 Her LinkedIn profile highlights her expertise in post-merger integrations, project management, and go-to-market functions.1
Emily's educational background includes a B.A. in Humanistic Studies, Psychology, and East Asian Studies from McGill University.1 She has also obtained certifications from Harvard University and The Merger Training Institute.1
Throughout her career, Emily has demonstrated a strong focus on business strategy, organizational planning, and supplier relations.1 Her professional description emphasizes her ability to bring a "joie de vivre" to acquisition and merger projects, coupled with attention to detail and a results-oriented approach.1
