Angela Kunkel
Summary
Forward-thinking Strategy and Corporate Development leader with a proven record of shaping enterprise growth, executing complex M&A transactions, and driving large-scale transformation. Expert in valuation, due diligence, integration management, and strategic portfolio optimization. Known for influencing C-suite decision-making, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable financial and operational impact.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Strategy
Guttman Energy, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Drive enterprise strategic planning, aligning KPIs, capital allocation, and organizational priorities to accelerate growth and operational performance.
- Advised CEO and executive team on market trends, competitive positioning, and long-range growth opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
- Led enterprise-wide corporate development strategy, managed deal sourcing, valuation, diligence, negotiation, and integration planning for acquisitions and divestitures.
- Evaluated new ventures, operational improvements, and technology investments with business unit leaders to drive profitability and scalability.
- Architected an AI-enabled accounts payable automation platform, reducing manual workload by 80+ hours per week and strengthening financial controls.
Strategy and Business Development Manager
Alcoa Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Lead global team in business case evaluations of company assets and major investments.
- Created project life cycle process framework to improve project success and enhance communication across multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Developed business scorecard that utilizes key performance metrics to measure operational excellence and company performance throughout different cycles.
- Lead strategic research and analysis, including data gathering from various sources, financial analysis, market analysis, and provided recommendations to senior leadership.
Business Development Project Manager
CNX RESOURCES
Canonsburg, PA
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Headed over 30 project teams within strict timeframes and budget constraints.
- Experience in presenting to executive management, providing reports to facilitate project evaluation that drives process improvement and growth.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor contracts which equated to over $1 million of cumulative savings.
- Lead due diligence efforts and worked closely with legal team to develop M&A contracts and agreements.
Major Transactions Lead Analyst
CONSOL ENERGY
Canonsburg, PA
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed business plan for asset portfolio including capital budget and business continuity plan that created $100M in revenue over two years.
- Presented business leaders with cost-benefit and return-on-investment estimations to drive project planning and execution.
Business Development Analyst
CONSOL Energy
Canonsburg, PA
08.2011 - 06.2012
College Recruiting Specialist
CONSOL Energy
Canonsburg, PA
07.2010 - 08.2011
Operations Analyst
CONSOL Energy
Canonsburg, PA
06.2010 - 07.2011
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Energy, Business and Finance
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2010
Skills
- M&A Strategy, Execution & Integration
- Corporate Development & Portfolio Optimization
- Executive Advisory & Board-Level Communication
- Financial Modeling, Valuation & Scenario Analysis
- AI-Driven Automation & Digital Transformation
- Enterprise Strategic Planning & KPI Alignment
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Organizational Design
- Operational Efficiency & Process Modernization
- Market Intelligence & Competitive Strategy
- Negotiation & Deal Structuring
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Director of Strategy
Guttman Energy, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Strategy and Business Development Manager
Alcoa Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2024
Business Development Project Manager
CNX RESOURCES
01.2019 - 08.2021
Major Transactions Lead Analyst
CONSOL ENERGY
04.2016 - 01.2019
Business Development Analyst
CONSOL Energy
08.2011 - 06.2012
College Recruiting Specialist
CONSOL Energy
07.2010 - 08.2011
Operations Analyst
CONSOL Energy
06.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Energy, Business and Finance
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Duquesne University