Eric Jensen, Nordic Capital | Achieving Operational Excellence: A Look into M&A and Talent Strategy in Private Equity
In this insightful episode of the podcast, Sean Mooney, BluWave's Founder and CEO, engages in a deep dive with Eric Jensen, Operations Director at Nordic Capital. They discuss the nuances of the M&A market, the criticality of preparing for the M&A process, and the importance of role alignment. Additionally, they touch on Eric's transition from consulting to private equity, emphasizing operational excellence, value creation, and the synergy of Essential Skills with leadership to enhance performance. This conversation offers valuable perspectives on the private equity landscape.Episode Highlights: 1:05 - Eric Jensen's journey into private equity 6:54 - Introduction to Thor and its significance 10:09 - Identifying traits of operational excellence 15:41 - The role of expertise in driving value creation 20:38 - Effective stakeholder communication strategies 27:13 - Comparing private equity investments in the US and Europe 31:30 - Eric shares wisdom with his younger selfFor more information:
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