Value Creation

CASE STUDIES 

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Strategic Interim CFO Leadership for a High-Growth Private Equity Firm

A private equity firm, preparing to undertake a series of acquisitions, required a fractional interim chief financial officer to guide their financial strategy and manage growth, anticipating about 20 hours of dedicated work each month. The Need Immediate Expertise for Strategic Financial Oversight...
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IT Strategy, Infrastructure Support for Event Services Company

After acquiring a business in the event services space, the company identified gaps in its IT function and required immediate support to implement critical IT initiatives. With no internal IT leadership, the company needed a third-party resource to oversee cybersecurity improvements, formalize IT...
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Direct Procurement Optimization for LED Lighting Manufacturer

A lower middle-market private equity firm required a Spanish-speaking direct procurement consultant with expertise in Mexico to optimize the supply chain strategy of its LED lighting manufacturing portfolio company. The firm sought an advisor with local knowledge and industry expertise to ensure...
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Payments Optimization for Wellness Software Company

A software company that serves boutique wellness studios wanted to improve its payment processing strategy. With payments comprising 40 percent of its revenue, the company needed a consultant with deep payments expertise to conduct a thorough assessment, optimize processor arrangements, and manage...
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CEO Search for D2C Water Filtration Company

A software company that serves boutique wellness studios wanted to improve its payment processing strategy. With payments comprising 40 percent of its revenue, the company needed a consultant with deep payments expertise to conduct a thorough assessment, optimize processor arrangements, and manage...
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Growth Strategy Consultant for Manufacturing Portfolio Company

A private equity firm required a third-party growth strategy consultant to assess and optimize the commercial function of its manufacturing portfolio company. The business was facing top-line softness and needed to increase its revenue and earnings per headcount in key departments. Service Area:...
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Senior Advisor for Roll-Up of Gas Stations, Convenience Stores

An East Coast real estate investment firm required external expertise to evaluate a retail transaction involving the roll-up strategy of approximately 100 gas station and convenience store locations. They sought a seasoned advisor to provide high-level analysis, identify potential red flags and...
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Search for CFO To Lead Funeral Home Expansion

A lower-middle market PE firm needed to initiate a search for a new CFO for its portfolio company in the retail sector, focusing on funeral home and cremation services. This was prompted by the departure of the current CFO to a role with a larger company, leaving a gap in strategic financial...
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Crucial Financial Leadership Hire in Manufacturing Industry

A newly acquired multi-million-dollar manufacturing business, specializing in sprayers and foamers for the food industry, sought to upgrade its financial controller position. The goal was to accelerate the month-end and year-end closing processes, add business intelligence, and support the general...
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Executive Search Firm Financial Controller for Growing Business Services Company

A tech-enabled business services company, rebounding post-pandemic with aspirations to exceed 9 figures in revenue and millions in EBITDA, was in urgent need of a controller. This role was critical for directing the company’s financial strategy and supporting the newly appointed CFO in building a...
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Case Study, PE Firms, Value Creation, Finance

Interim CEO To Lead Difficult Transition for Aerospace Distribution

A PE firm was in urgent need of an interim CEO for its portfolio company in the industrial distribution space, specializing in aerospace. The incoming CEO needed to replace the outgoing general manager immediately upon deal signing, ensuring business continuity. Service Area: Human Capital Client...
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Pricing Expert To Reformulate SaaS Company To Value-Based Strategy

A customer engagement platform company, specializing in software for transactional websites and mobile apps, sought to reformulate its pricing strategy. Moving from a traditional SaaS model to a more value-based approach, the company aimed to better align pricing with the value delivered to its...
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