dealmaker
noun
deal·mak·er
ˈdēl-ˌmā-kər 
plural dealmakers
: someone who is given to or skilled in negotiating deals or agreements : one who makes deals
Her reputation as a hard-driving dealmaker was known to heads of state and corporate CEOs all over the world.—
Johnnie L. Roberts et al.
Johnnie L. Roberts et al.He's a dealmaker, a power broker, a convener of interests—in short, the living definition of the career politician …—Douglas Foster
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The Alpha Wave acquisition suggests the Gulf’s biggest dealmakers aren’t flinching at opportunities in the US or being slowed by the war in Iran.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
New Mountain Capital has scrapped a deal with one of its former top executives, ending a dramatic and ambitious bid by the veteran dealmaker to acquire five portfolio companies on his way out of the firm.
—Preeti Singh, Bloomberg, 6 Mar. 2026
From the dealmakers in the Polo Lounge to the celebs hiding away in the spacious bungalows, all manner of tastemakers and wannabes have stopped by the Pink Palace at some time or another.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Roseman is a dealmaker and Brown is the top potential option for teams that need a wide receiver.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
New Mountain Capital has scrapped a deal with one of its former top executives, ending a dramatic and ambitious bid by the veteran dealmaker to acquire five portfolio companies on his way out of the firm.
—Preeti Singh, Bloomberg, 6 Mar. 2026
From the dealmakers in the Polo Lounge to the celebs hiding away in the spacious bungalows, all manner of tastemakers and wannabes have stopped by the Pink Palace at some time or another.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Roseman is a dealmaker and Brown is the top potential option for teams that need a wide receiver.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Dealmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealmaker. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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