Partner for Private Equity
Maximizing Returns: Empowering Private Equity with Strategic Expertise
Success hinges on the ability to identify, evaluate, and transform investments into high-performing assets. Leveraging core competencies in Initiation, Analysis, Technology, and Strategy, I empower private equity firms to enhance deal sourcing, streamline due diligence, optimize operational efficiency, and make strategic decisions that drive robust growth and maximize investment returns. By integrating these strengths, we turn ambitious visions into tangible outcomes, ensuring that each investment reaches its full potential and delivers exceptional value.
Accelerating growth by transforming businesses into digital leaders.
This comprehensive approach benefits all key functions within a private equity firm. For the Investment Team, it means access to deeper insights and more efficient deal evaluation processes. The Advisory Board gains strategic clarity and data-driven recommendations to guide high-stakes decisions. Operations teams benefit from streamlined processes and enhanced operational efficiencies. Portfolio Management is empowered with robust tools and strategies to monitor and enhance the performance of portfolio companies. Even the Backoffice sees improvements in data management, reporting, and overall operational effectiveness. Together, these enhancements create a cohesive ecosystem that drives success at every level of the private equity firm.
Empowering Private Equity with Strategic Expertise, especially in the following functions:
- Investment Teams
- Advisory Board
- PE Operations
- Portfolio Management
- Backoffice
Partner for private equity
Accelerating growth by transforming businesses into digital leaders.
Harmonized Tech Strategy
Strategy
Technology
Analysis
Initiation
Introduced a harmonized tech strategy for eight sports equipment companies, each with unique IT landscapes. The strategy focused on creating a digital customer journey and integrating IT systems for cost and collaboration benefits while maintaining each company’s independence. Developed seven key dimensions: Digital Experience, Data & Intelligence, Administration & Finance, Architecture & Collaboration, Technology & Standards, Operations & Infrastructure, and Compliance & Security. This required a roadmap for integrating IT landscapes into a consolidated platform approach over time.
Progress Made:
- Developed a harmonized tech strategy for eight companies.
- Focused on digital customer journeys and IT system integration.
- Defined seven key dimensions for further strategic refinement work.
- IT landscape integration roadmap on the basis of a consolidated platform while maintaining independence
Tech Strategy for Group of Sports Equipment Companies
Business Development for Cloud Service offerings
Strategy
Technology
Analysis
Initiation
Addressed challenges including the loss of a key project, stagnant growth, and weak market positioning by introducing new service offerings. Successfully won two key customers, executed a comprehensive rebranding, and initiated strategic partnerships. This initiative transformed the firm’s market presence and growth trajectory.
Progress Made:
- New Offerings: Introduced new service offerings to address market challenges.
- Key Customers: Won two key customers to boost growth.
- Rebranding: Executed a comprehensive rebranding to enhance market positioning.
- Partnerships: Initiated strategic partnerships to drive further growth.
- Market Presence: Transformed the firm’s market presence and growth trajectory.
Project at a Specialized Tech Consulting Firm
Due Diligence in Buy and Build
Strategy
Technology
Analysis
Initiation
Conducted comprehensive due diligence for a buy-and-build strategy in the professional services sector, focusing on IT and offshoring. Evaluated potential acquisition targets, assessed their financial health, operational capabilities, uniqueness of offering, and cultural fit. Analyzed market trends, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities within the tech sector and professional services.
Progress Made:
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence on potential acquisition targets.
- Assessed financial health, operational capabilities, and cultural fit.
- Conducted in-depth analysis with extensive documentation and data analysis
- Identifying and evaluating suitable acquisition targets with strong IT and offshoring capabilities.
Case at a Professional Services Firm in software development.
offshoring as digital workbench
Strategy
Technology
Analysis
Initiation
Introduced offshoring as a digital workbench to support software development for a manufacturing company undergoing a digital transformation. Refactored cloud-based core systems to improve efficiency, scalability, and innovation. Established offshore development centers to leverage global talent, reduce costs, and accelerate development cycles. Implemented agile methodologies and DevOps practices to ensure seamless collaboration between onshore and offshore teams. This initiative enabled the company to modernize its IT infrastructure, enhance product quality, and drive business growth.
Progress Made:
- Introduced offshoring as a digital workbench for software development.
- Refactored cloud-based core systems to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Established offshore development centers to leverage global talent.
- Implemented agile methodologies and DevOps practices for seamless collaboration.
Digital Unit of Mid-Size Industrial Firm.
Pricing Strategy for digital products
Strategy
Technology
Analysis
Initiation
Led the transition from a subscription-based pricing model to a usage-based model for a digital platform. The existing pricing did not adequately measure efficiency gains or savings, as it was based on contract volume rather than user metrics. Developed new pricing models for five redefined platform modules, tailored to three target industries: hospitality, retail, and business services. Conducted analysis, stakeholder alignment, and initial testing to validate the new approach. This strategic shift enhanced value measurement and customer satisfaction.
Progress Made:
- Transitioned from subscription-based to usage-based pricing.
- Developed new pricing models for five platform modules.
- Tailored pricing to hospitality, retail, and business services.
- Validated the new approach through analysis, alignment, and testing.
Project with a Digital Platform Provider.
Positioning of Digital Products
Strategy
Technology
Analysis
Initiation
Led a team to analyze and redefine branding and positioning for the launch of five new products. Assessed communication materials, sales playbooks, and interviewed stakeholders. Identified the need for a comprehensive rebranding to enhance both company and product positioning. Defined key brand aspects and developed four design approaches, implementing the chosen one across all marketing and sales materials. This strategic rebranding boosted market impact and customer engagement.
Progress Made:
- Analyzed and redefined branding for five new products.
- Assessed communication materials and sales playbooks.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive rebranding strategy.
- Boosted market impact and customer engagement.
Case at a Manufacturer of Packaging Goods.