Mastering Carve-Out Transactions with Keith Crawford

M&A Science · Nov 10, 2025 · 58m

Keith Crawford, Global Head of Corporate Development and M&A at State Street Corporation

Keith Crawford, Global Head of Corporate Development and M&A at State Street Corporation, brings over 20 years of expertise executing some of the most intricate custody business carve-outs in financial services. In this episode, Keith breaks down the realities of carve-out transactions—from proactive deal sourcing and dependency mapping to navigating TSAs and post-close integration. He shares hard-won lessons on avoiding common pitfalls like scope creep, third-party contract renegotiations, and employee…