IT & Business Operations Strategy | M&A Integration | Program Management
Anupama Balajee
Founder & Managing Director, 9th Meridian Consulting
About
Why 9th Meridian
There is a moment in every organization's journey — not a crisis, not a celebration, but a quiet inflection — where the next right move becomes everything. 9th Meridian Consulting exists for that moment.
I work with senior executives and mid-market leaders who don't need more ideas — they need the right ones, structured, sequenced, and executed with discipline. With over 15 years leading M&A integrations, regulatory programs, and digital transformations at organizations like Solenis, BNY Mellon, and UBS, I bring a rare combination of strategic clarity and operational precision.
9th Meridian is not a large firm that treats your challenge as a template. It is a focused, one-on-one practice — deliberate by design — built on the belief that precision, not volume, is what creates lasting change.
Services
Areas of Expertise
M&A Integration & Diligence
End-to-end M&A integration leadership — from pre-close operational and technology diligence through Day 1 readiness and Day 2 value capture. Expertise in synergy identification, risk governance, and cross-functional execution across business and technology teams.
Strategic Program & Portfolio Management
Leadership of complex, global program portfolios in governance-driven environments. Proven ability to structure ambiguous problem statements, establish PMO governance, align stakeholders, and deliver high-visibility initiatives on time and within budget.
Digital Transformation
Driving enterprise-wide digital initiatives including eCommerce platform integrations, data management consolidation, and process automation. Focused on translating digital investments into measurable customer value and operational efficiency.
Regulatory Programs & Compliance
Governing high-stakes regulatory programs across global jurisdictions. Experience leading EMIR, MiFID, AML, and KYC initiatives with a track record of on-time delivery, executive reporting, and industry-level engagement through forums like FIA and ISDA.
Experience
Professional Background
With over 15 years leading M&A integrations, regulatory programs, and digital transformations at organizations including Solenis, BNY Mellon, and UBS, my full professional background is on LinkedIn.
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Articles & Reading
Why Every Integration Needs More Than a Go-Live Plan
Every integration plans for go-live — but almost none plan for what happens after. Exploring the critical gap between Day 1 readiness and sustained value capture in M&A integrations.
Read articleCompliance in M&A: More Than a Legal Checkbox
Most M&A teams treat compliance as a legal formality. Why embedding compliance into your integration strategy from Day 1 is essential to protecting deal value and avoiding costly surprises.
Read articleContact
Let's Start a Conversation
Whether you're exploring a potential transaction, planning a complex transformation, or seeking strategic guidance — I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can help.