Aika Kussimova
Critic · DISC type CAika Kussimova is a Director at Ciesco, where she leads M&A transactions in the software, healthcare, and digital services sectors. With a global perspective from her work in the US, UK, DACH, and Benelux regions, she is a trusted advisor to founders and investors on growth and exit strategies. She holds degrees from LSE and Kings College London.
Originally from Kazakhstan, Aika has an inherent international mindset that she applies to cross-border transactions. She believes that understanding people, their motivations, and building trust is what ultimately drives success in M&A. She is also a member of March Women, an organization supporting women in M&A.
She emphasizes that beyond the numbers, seeing the positive impact of deals post-completion is incredibly rewarding.
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They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.
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