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Rob Ferguson
One might naturally assume that the C.E.O. of a company is the one who is in charge of the business. The reality is, that while C.E.Os often enjoy the spotlight, and are indispensable to the success of a company, there is a group of individuals, often operating behind the scenes, that has the ultimate fiduciary…
Read MoreIn a recent article by Tom Axbey at ChiefExecutive.net, Axbey discusses the roles of C-level managers as they pertain to cloud computing. With the ever-changing digital landscape, CEO’s and CFO’s are being challenged to adapt, implement, manage and massage their digital strategies through cross-departmental collaboration. These kinds of integrations help to advance truly strategic organizations. As…
Read MoreIndustrial Packing Company SYNOPSIS Industrial Packaging Company Location: Memphis, Tennessee Revenue Size: < $125 million Number of Employees: >150 Situation: Fifth generation family members needed assistance to turnaround and sale the business to a strategic buyer. VALUE DRIVERS Leadership Vision, Strategy, Purpose Goal and objective alignment Execution exceptionality Revenue Growth Volume Balanced supply with demand…
Read MoreOrnamental Tree and Shrub Grower SYNOPSIS Ornamental Tree and Shrub Grower Location: Houston, Texas Revenue Size: < $25 million Number of Employees: >150 Situation: Founding owner requested assistance to optimize profits, a transition plan to second generation and provide corporate governance. VALUE DRIVERS Leadership Vision, Strategy, Purpose Goal and objective alignment Execution exceptionality Revenue Growth…
Read MorePrivate Equity Group SYNOPSIS Private Equity Group Location: Dallas, Texas Revenue Size: >$300 million Number of Employees: >3,000 Situation: Private Equity Group legal team needed expert testimony in Bankruptcy case. VALUE DRIVERS Leadership Vision, Strategy, Purpose Goal and objective alignment Execution exceptionality Revenue Growth Volume Balanced supply with demand Price Strategically aligned with market Operating…
Read MoreFlower Grower SYNOPSIS Flower Grower Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Revenue Size: >$100 million Number of Employees: >300 Situation: Second generation CEO needed assistance with strategic planning and integrating a recent acquisition. VALUE DRIVERS Leadership Vision, Strategy, Purpose Goal and objective alignment Execution exceptionality Revenue Growth Volume Balanced supply with demand Price Strategically aligned with market Operating…
Read MoreFood Distributor SYNOPSIS Food Distributor Location: Houston, Texas Revenue Size: >$300 million Number of Employees: >500 Situation: Second generation executives needed assistance with strategic planning. VALUE DRIVERS Leadership Vision, Strategy, Purpose Goal and objective alignment Execution exceptionality Revenue Growth Volume Balanced supply with demand Price Strategically aligned with market Operating Margin Productivity improvements Logistics, Service…
Read MoreEmergency Service Provider SYNOPSIS Energy Service Provider Location: Houston, Texas Revenue Size: <$25 million Number of Employees: < 50 VALUE DRIVERS Leadership Vision, Strategy, Purpose Goal and objective alignment Execution exceptionality Revenue Growth Volume Balanced supply with demand Price Strategically aligned with market Operating Margin Productivity improvements Logistics, Service and Production Leveraging revenue growth against…
Read MoreCharter Aircraft Business SYNOPSIS Charter Aircraft Business Location: Houston, Texas Revenue Size: >$25 million Number of Employees: >50 Situation: Family Office leader needed assistance with evaluating leadership capacity and operational improvement opportunities. VALUE DRIVERS Leadership Vision, Strategy, Purpose Goal and objective alignment Execution exceptionality Revenue Growth Volume Balanced supply with demand Price Strategically aligned with…
Read MoreCommercial Real-estate Company SYNOPSIS Commercial Real-estate Company Location: Houston, Texas Revenue Size: <$25 million Number of Employees: >100 Situation: Partners needed assistance with strategy and leadership development. VALUE DRIVERS Leadership Vision, Strategy, Purpose Goal and objective alignment Execution exceptionality Revenue Growth Volume Balanced supply with demand Price Strategically aligned with market Operating Margin Productivity improvements…
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