EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVES
Perspective for decisions that matter.
Writing on private equity, transformation, M&A, AI, cybersecurity and the leadership choices that shape value.
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Articles and observations.
Private Equity & Value Creation
Technology Value Creation Starts With the Operating Plan
Technology transformation in a private equity-backed business should not begin with the technology. It should begin with the investment thesis and the operating plan.
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Transformation & Turnaround
Transformation Doesn't Fail Because the Plan Wasn't Detailed Enough
Most transformation programmes do not suffer from a shortage of plans, projects or governance. They suffer because the organisation has not been sufficiently clear about what needs to change, why it matters and what should happen first.
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M&A, Integration & Carve-Outs
The Deal Is Only the Beginning
Technology can protect or destroy transaction value long after the deal has been signed. The decisions made during diligence, separation and the first stages of integration often determine how quickly that value can actually be realised.
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Data & AI
AI Value Starts With The Business, Not The Technology
AI investment is accelerating, but technology alone does not create value. The organisations making meaningful progress start with business outcomes, data, operating processes and governance before deciding where AI belongs.
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Themes I Write About
Private equity value creation · M&A and integration · Transformation · Technology economics · Data and AI · Cybersecurity and resilience · Operating models · Executive leadership
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