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Rob Ferguson

Understanding the Roles of a Board of Directors

By Rob Ferguson / August 1, 2019

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…

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C-Level Executives Have Their Heads in the Cloud: Or At Least They Should

By Rob Ferguson / July 15, 2019

In 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…

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Industrial Packing Company

By Rob Ferguson / October 26, 2018

Industrial 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…

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Ornamental Tree and Shrub Grower

By Rob Ferguson / October 26, 2018

Ornamental 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…

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Private Equity Group

By Rob Ferguson / October 26, 2018

Private 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…

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Flower Grower

By Rob Ferguson / October 26, 2018

Flower 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…

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Food Distributor

By Rob Ferguson / October 26, 2018

Food 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…

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Emergency Service Provider

By Rob Ferguson / October 26, 2018

Emergency 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…

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Charter Aircraft Business

By Rob Ferguson / October 26, 2018

Charter 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…

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Commercial Real-estate Company

By Rob Ferguson / October 26, 2018

Commercial 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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