Suzanne Kumar
Practice Executive Vice President,
Suzanne
Suzanne Kumar is a member of our global M&A and Divestitures practice.
Suzanne holds deep expertise in topics related to M&A strategy, due diligence, and merger integration. Suzanne is a frequent author of insights and perspectives on global trends in M&A and leads Bain’s annual M&A global report. She is also responsible for global M&A practice operations, including product management, knowledge management, and client and team support.
She has more than 20 years of experience with Bain and has worked in the firm's Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, San Francisco, and New York offices. Her consulting experience crosses a variety of industries, including private equity, technology, retail, and consumer goods.
Suzanne graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with an A.B. in Sociology.
Recent Insights
- “Global M&A poised to sustain momentum in 2026 after great rebound, finds Bain & Company,” Press release, 2026年1月27日
- “10 Takeaways from Our M&A Executive Survey,” M&A Report,2026年1月27日, インフォグラフィック
- “Looking Ahead to 2026: Getting a Boost from the Great Rebound,” M&A Report,2026年1月27日, レポート
- “M&A Capability for a New Era: Five Ways AI Is Creating More Value in M&A Right Now,” M&A Report,2026年1月27日, レポート
- “Global M&A stages great rebound in 2025 with $4.8 trillion deal value to mark second-highest total on record,” Press release, 2025年12月11日
In the news
- “Deal Activity Slumps as Pricing Proves to Be a Sticking Point,” The Wall Street Journal,2023年7月11日, The Wall Street Journal
- “IR Magazine Summer 2023,” IR Magazine,2023年5月31日, IR Magazine
- “M&A Is Expected to Pick Up in 2023 as Companies Adapt to Tougher Conditions,” The Wall Street Journal,2023年1月31日, The Wall Street Journal