dealmaker
dealmaker — noun
1. a person whose job or reputation involves arranging major business or political
a person whose job or reputation involves arranging major business or political agreements between companies, governments, or other large groups
Layla earned a reputation as a skilled dealmaker in the semiconductor industry.
reputation as a [adjective] dealmaker in [industry]
The government brought in an experienced dealmaker to lead the trade negotiations.
brought in a dealmaker to [verb phrase]
Putri's father was a well-known dealmaker who connected Asian investors with European startups.
Imran spent twenty years working as a dealmaker between tech companies and telecom providers.
After the merger closed, the press called Ezra the most influential dealmaker on Wall Street.
- negotiator
broader term; a negotiator may handle any kind of bargaining, while a dealmaker specifically closes major agreements
- broker
more common in finance and real estate; a broker typically works on commissions, whereas a dealmaker may operate more broadly
- mediator
emphasises neutrality; a dealmaker often represents one side and actively pushes for a result
文法句型
dealmaker + for [organization / field]
dealmaker + between [groups]
用法筆記
Often modified by adjectives such as 'skilled', 'experienced', 'seasoned', or 'shrewd'. Typically used in business and political contexts rather than personal or everyday situations.