Nordic Match Hosts the China M&A Executive Seminar 2025

Nordic Match hosted the China M&A Executive Seminar 2025 in Shanghai on November 13, bringing together CEOs and M&A leaders from leading European companies to discuss this year’s theme, “How to Succeed in China through Innovation.” The seminar provided a platform for exchanging insights on how innovation and strategic collaboration drive growth in China.

The event opened with an insightful keynote by Alain Lefranc, Vice President at Atlas Copco, Greater China, who highlighted how Atlas Copco strengthens its presence in China through innovation, governance through decentralization, and selective strategic M&A, emphasizing local development capabilities and long-term commitment.

The seminar followed by a highly dynamic panel discussion, “Organic vs M&A – The New Playbook to Access Innovation and Growth,” with Matthias Tschermak von Seysenegg (CFO, NOK-Freudenberg China), Sean He (Partner, Novo Holdings China), and Olivier Pelletier (SVP, Munters APAC) sharing perspectives on adapting strategies, evaluating innovation-driven opportunities, and aligning operations with growth ambitions. Gerard van Damme, Senior Advisor at Nordic Match, moderated the session.

Markus Dahlström, Partner at Nordic Match, delivered a keynote on “Strategies and Tactics for China M&A in 2025,” outlining key considerations for multinational companies evaluating partnerships in China, including paths to access innovation, valuation trends, regulatory developments, and integration strategies for sustainable collaboration.

Nordic Match is also honored to have Harri Sundell, Director, Business Development at Metso Group, and Pasi Pekkola, Senior Advisor at Nordic Match, for a fireside chat. Using Metso’s recent successful M&A project in China as a case study, in which Nordic Match acted as buy-side advisor to Metso. Harri and Pasi guided the audience through the Metso´s journey from the initial M&A partner selection to post-merger integration, offering practical lessons for companies pursuing similar paths.

Nordic Match sincerely thank all speakers and participants for their engagement and contributions. This year’s seminar highlighted the ongoing importance of innovation, market insight, and strategic investments for multinational companies in China. Nordic Match looks forward to continue in supporting European and Asian companies in navigating complex cross-border M&A transactions.

About Nordic Match

Nordic Match is a financial advisory boutique based in China and the Nordic countries with a core focus on Asia-Euro transactions.