Jason Link | Growth & Product Strategy Leader

About Me

$4B+

M&A Deal Value

20+

Acquisitions Led

$150M

P&L Managed

15+

Years Experience

Driving Growth Through Strategic Innovation

I'm a versatile business leader with a unique combination of technical depth (Ph.D. in Chemistry) and business acumen (MBA in Finance) who transforms organizations through data-driven strategy and operational excellence.

My expertise spans product management, growth strategy, M&A integration, and digital transformation. I've led enterprise-wide initiatives that accelerate value realization and maximize ROI across global technology acquisitions.

I thrive at the intersection of technology and business strategy, turning complex challenges into scalable growth opportunities.

Professional Experience

AVP Corporate Development & Head of M&A Integration

Agilent Technologies

2018 - 2025

Led enterprise-wide post-merger integration strategy and execution, maximizing value creation across global acquisitions.

Architected and launched company's Value-Driven Integration framework, implementing enterprise-wide change management
Led integration strategy for ~20 global acquisitions totaling over $4B in deal value
Directed high-performing team across 18 global functional tracks with direct accountability to CEO
Spearheaded revenue synergy execution and data-driven tracking for measurable growth

Director of Marketing & Product Management

Agilent Technologies - CrossLab Group

2014 - 2018

Oversaw strategic portfolio and marketing execution for $150M business unit.

Created and implemented business strategy for market penetration achieving above-market growth
Managed team of 11+ product managers and marketing scientists
Drove portfolio profitability through discount management and mix optimization
Developed multi-year strategic product pipeline including partnerships and collaborations

Global Product Manager

Agilent Technologies

2010 - 2014

Successfully grew $40M product portfolio above market rate through strategic program development.

Captured market share through new product releases and strategic initiatives
Forecasted and modeled cash flows for NPV analysis and executive decisions
Developed business cases and executed go-to-market strategies

Core Competencies

Strategic Leadership

M&A Integration Corporate Development Value Creation Change Management Executive Stakeholder Management

Product & Growth

Product Management Go-to-Market Strategy Growth Marketing Portfolio Management Revenue Optimization

Financial & Analytics

P&L Management Financial Modeling DCF & NPV Analysis Data-Driven Decision Making Business Intelligence

Digital Transformation

Process Optimization Agile Methodologies Cross-functional Leadership Innovation Strategy Operational Excellence

Education

MBA in Finance

Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

Emphasis in valuations, M&A, financial modeling, and leveraged buyouts

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research in advanced analytical methods for complex biological systems

B.S. in Chemistry

Texas A&M University

Magna Cum Laude

Jason C. Link