Position: Director
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Salary: AUD $258,000
Assignment timescale: 12 weeks
Challenge:
A rapidly growing global advisory firm with plans for Southeast Asia expansion needed a senior executive with deep expertise in private equity. The role required handling portfolio company transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, bolt-ons, and divestitures, to seize growth opportunities within limited ownership timeframes. The executive needed to prioritize key areas for improving EBITDA at the portfolio company level, excelling in the fast-paced private equity environment.
Solution:
Our focused search quickly identified a highly qualified individual. This candidate's career featured significant leadership roles, strategic business development, and impactful contributions to organizational growth. Their expertise in driving business transformations, enhancing profitability, and leading high-performing teams across continents made them an ideal fit.
Process:
The interview process was efficient and engaging, involving interactions with both leadership and peers. The candidate demonstrated their extensive expertise and built a strong rapport with the hiring partner. Their background included substantial achievements, reinforcing their suitability for the role.
Result:
After thorough due diligence and consulting with external contacts, the candidate accepted the position. They bring a wealth of experience and a robust professional network to the firm, poised to contribute significantly to its continued growth and success.
Position: Manager
Expertise: Strategy & Value Creation
Geographies: Global
Drew’s specialism is supporting the growth and development of strategy & advisory clients, particularly in the private equity & deals service line, where he has assisted in growing teams across strategy, M&A, restructuring, transaction services and performance improvement.
These clients include boutique to global strategy firms and PE-focused businesses mainly notably across North America.
Drew’s network sits within senior revenue generators, teams and practice builders.
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