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Each of Our Interim Managers Offers A Unique Mix of Industry, Functional and Subject Matter Expertise

Armed with a thorough understanding of the strategic challenges faced by your portfolio company, we access the executives in our exclusive portfolio and if necessary, reach out to additional candidates who meet your specific needs. Every assignment requires a different and unique mix of industry knowledge, functional focus and subject matter expertise and cultural fit. When we take on a project, we assign an interim executive who has deep, relevant experience that hits the bulls-eye:

  • Business Knowledge: manufacturing, consumer products, business services, technology, financial services, healthcare, logistics, etc.
  • Functional Focus: operations, sales, marketing, finance, information technology, human resources, etc.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: growth, troubled assets/workouts, cost issues, six sigma, etc.

Some samples of our interim executive  managers, who have created dramatic and sustainable shareholder value in previous roles, include:

  • President and CEO of a private equity backed marketing services company representing a rollup of 23 acquisitions. Recruited by the board and private equity firm to revive the troubled business and was able to increase EBITDA from break-even to $25 million in 2 years. Prior experience includes CEO of a marketing technology firm that grew from $1.5 million to $250 million in revenue to become the world's largest independent direct and digital marketing agency.
  • CEO of private equity backed global specialty chemicals manufacturer. Grew business 75%, doubled EBITDA and served on Board of Directors until sale. Prior experience includes President and CEO of several businesses ranging in size from $200 million to $1 billion in the Rail Services, Specialty Chemicals, Resins, Plastics and Automotive sectors.
  • President of a $70 million private equity backed manufacturer and installer of concrete building products. Led the national expansion of this small turnkey business into a North American industry leader, generating a 5-year equity IRR in excess of 70%. Prior experience includes President of a $190 million division of a North American building products holding company and Principal in the Energy Practice for two leading management consulting firms.
  • Senior Executive and Corporate Officer with a 25 year history of successful leadership in consumer products and industrial companies. President, with full P&L responsibility, of a $6 billion division of a $20 billion global industrial firm with manufacturing facilities in 28 countries, prompting steady market share growth from 9 to 13 points. Prior experience includes Division President, with full P&L responsibility, for a $300 million consumer packaged goods operation.
  • CEO with proven success in leading complex organizations through start-up, transition, and turnaround conditions in consumer products and business services. Most recently the President, CEO, and Chairman of nationwide operator of fitness centers. Unique combination of private, public, state, and government experience.