Danielle Smith
Dublin
Summary
- Highly motivated, diligent professional with over 14 years of experience in professional services (Audit and Deal Advisory) and M&A / Equity Investing across a range of industries.
- Prior to joining AIB in 2019, Danielle worked in KPMG New York's Deal Advisory practice for 4 years specialising in financial due diligence for Corporate and Private Equity clients.
- Qualified Chartered Accountant who is highly adaptable with transferable skillset and thrives working under pressure.
- Enthusiastic and personable with a strong focus on enterprise leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Corporate Development
AIB PLC
Dublin, Ireland
12.2020 - Current
- Responsible for identification, evaluation and execution of Strategic Investments in AIB Group, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, etc.
- Directed Transaction processes including due diligence, valuation, contract negotiation and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Select Transactions include AIB's acquisition of Ulster Bank's €4.2bn corporate loan portfolio and €5.1bn tracker mortgage portfolio, respectively; AIB's €140m acquisition of Goodbody Stockbrokers and the sale of AIB UK's UK SME £700m commercial loan book.
Investment Director, Equity Capital
AIB PLC
Dublin, Ireland
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Responsible for principle equity investing on behalf of AIB i.e. provision of growth capital directly to Irish businesses and as a Limited Partner (‘LP’) to private equity and venture capital funds in Ireland across a range of industries.
- Mandated to take non-controlling stakes, prioritising commercial return while creating strategic opportunities (cross-selling) for other AIB divisions.
- Select investments include €15m cornerstone investor in Uniphar PLC IPO, and various fund investments including Cardinal Capital, MML, Atlantic Bridge, etc.
Director, Deal Advisory, Financial Due Diligence
KPMG US
New York, US
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Advised Corporate and Private Equity clients on buy-side M&A and sell-side support in approximately 25 Transactions; deal values ranging $50m to $5bn.
- Specialised in financial due diligence and led cross functional diligence teams reporting to senior management of private and public entities.
- Select transactions include McCormicks $4.2bn acquisition of French Mustard, Adidas' 425m divestiture of Taylormade Gold operations; and DSW Inc.'s multiple acquisitions in the retail sector ($100 - $500m value).
Education
ACA -
Institute Chartered Accountants Ireland
01-2012
Master of Science - Accounting
Dublin City University
01-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
Dublin City University
01-2009
Skills
- M&A / Equity Investing
- Financial valuation analysis
- Financial Services / Banking expertise
- Extensive stakeholder management
- Cross functional Business leadership
- C-Suite engagement experience
Certification
- INSEAD Executive Banking Programme (Inter-Alpha); Nov 2022 - May 2023
Affiliations
- Accomplished athlete - Former captain of Dublin Senior Camogie team and current captain of St. Vincents Senior Camogie team. 5 Dublin Championships, 2 Leinster Championships (2019, 2022).
- Member Clontarf tennis club and general sports enthusiast.
Timeline
Director, Corporate Development
AIB PLC
12.2020 - Current
Investment Director, Equity Capital
AIB PLC
02.2019 - 11.2020
Director, Deal Advisory, Financial Due Diligence
KPMG US
01.2015 - 01.2019
ACA -
Institute Chartered Accountants Ireland
Master of Science - Accounting
Dublin City University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
Dublin City University
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