Natasha Lakhani

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Head of Post-Merger Integration at Arrive

United Kingdom

Overview

Natasha is the Head of Post-Merger Integration at Arrive, specializing in the project management and execution of functional integrations and carve-outs. An MBA graduate from Imperial Business School with PMP and CIMA qualifications, she has a background in transaction strategy at firms like EY-Parthenon. Colleagues praise her expertise and calm approach.

Originally born in Kenya, Natasha moved to the UK at a young age. She is a Forté Foundation Fellow, supporting women pursuing business education and high-potential careers. She was also a runner-up for the prestigious Women of the Future Award in 2019, recognizing emerging female talent in the UK.

During her MBA, she was President of the Energy Club and a Student Ambassador for Imperial Business School.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Demanding

Judgemental

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Post-Merger Integration
Her entire career, including her current role as Head of PMI at Arrive, is centered on successfully integrating acquired companies.
M&A Execution
Specializes in the hands-on project management of acquisitions, integrations, and carve-outs to ensure successful deal outcomes for the business.
Parking Industry
Since joining Arrive, she has been actively engaged with M&A developments within the parking sector, a key focus of her current professional life.

Media Appearances

Natasha has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Head of Post-Merger Integration at Arrive
4-2025 - 3-2026
Director, Post-Merger Integration at Arrive
8-2023 - 4-2025
Senior Project Manager - Acquisitions & Integration (M&A) at insightsoftware
4-2022 - 8-2023
Acquisition Integration Contractor - IMO at DigitalBridge
3-2021 - 5-2022
Associate Director - Transaction Strategy & Execution (M&A) at EY-Parthenon

Education

2017 - 2018
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Imperial Business School
2007 - 2010
Bachelor's degree from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

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Insights For Selling To Natasha

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Natasha is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Natasha

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Natasha move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Natasha take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Natasha

Personality Compatibility


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