Albert Eng is the Principal of CTT-Squared, bringing decades of leadership in complex transformation and M&A execution for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth enterprises. His career has been defined by leading organizations through critical inflection points—from transaction strategy through post-close integration and value realization.

Albert is known for seamlessly bridging strategy and execution. His expertise spans the full M&A lifecycle—from developing detailed day-one plans and transition playbooks to engaging corporate boards, steering committees, and senior stakeholders on strategic decision-making. Having held leadership roles across Corporate Development, IT, Operations, and Finance, Albert understands the cross-functional collaboration and KPI discipline required to deliver integration success.

Specializing in transition risk mitigation, governance design, execution management, and change leadership, Albert has deep command of Big Four post-merger methodologies. He has not only partnered with leading consulting firms but also led and elevated their work, designing and running Transition Management Offices (TMOs) to ensure operational continuity and synergy delivery. His sector expertise includes Insurance, Capital Markets, Finance, HR, Private Credit, Asset Management, and Technology.

Recently, Albert served as Head of M&A Transitions within Guardian Life’s Corporate Development group, executing post-close integration and separation activities. He led the $26 billion HPS Partners transition, transferring private credit assets, technology, and teams to implement a new sub-advisory model. He also directed transition efforts for other strategic initiatives, including an $8 billion reinsurance deal with Talcott Re, the divestiture of Reed Group to Alight, and the carve-out of Avesis to Cressey Partners. He was known for his roll-up your sleeves approach, leaving no stone unturned.

Earlier, at TIAA, Albert led a number of Integration Management Office (IMO) intiatives; in particular, for the firm’s landmark acquisition of Nuveen Investments. He was responsible for collaborating directly with executive leadership. His prior experience includes senior operating roles at Citigroup, AIG, and DXC, where he managed integrations, divestitures, and operational transformations. In Private Equity, Albert served as a senior operating advisor to Cerberus Capital Management, supporting the Daimler-Chrysler carve-out and Freedom Arms roll-up, and conducting diligence across dozens of portfolio companies.

Albert is known for his adaptive leadership style, able to engage at both the strategic and hands-on levels to drive results. Whether guiding executive steering committees or leading day-to-day integration teams, he brings the clarity, structure, and execution rigor required to make M&A initiatives succeed.