Nate Buniva

Note: My name is Charlie Vinopal. I work for Golin Public Relations and I am submitting West Monroe's Nate Buniva as a future guest on the M&A Source Podcast.

West Monroe is a Chicago-based biz/tech consultant and Nate is one of the organization’s foremost dealmaking experts.

Nate would be happy to discuss whatever you’d like on a podcast but—if you’re looking for an angle—Nate can specifically speak to the importance of contract disposition in the M&A process. Here are some high-level notes on what Nate can cover in an interview:

The Overlooked M&A Lever—Contract Disposition as a Key Driver of Synergies
• In the high-stakes world of M&A, contract disposition is often an afterthought—but it shouldn’t be. Whether through a merger or carveout, companies have a prime opportunity to renegotiate agreements, cut costs, and maximize purchasing power.
• Traditionally handled by legal teams, this process is frequently overshadowed by the urgency of integrating technology and onboarding acquired companies. Yet, contract optimization is a significant—and often underutilized—lever for driving synergies, reducing stranded costs, and securing better agreements.
• In today’s economic climate, where every efficiency matters, investors and dealmakers should be taking a harder look at contracts as a critical component of value creation. Few are talking about this because the focus is on closing deals and integration—but those who do the "dirty work" of contract analysis stand to uncover meaningful savings.
• With cost optimization top of mind for firms navigating a volatile market, now is the time to rethink how contract disposition fits into the broader M&A strategy.

Would you be interested in having Nate on the show? Happy to help with next steps!

Thanks,
Charlie