MANAGEMENT
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PRACTICE AREAS

Millions of pounds are lost in business because not enough attention is paid to the leadership. We believe having the right leaders in place is critical to the success of any business and is arguably the biggest lever of value creation.

WHAT WE DO

Highwire Consulting works with UK mid-market Private Equity investors and banks to assess and develop the management teams of potential and existing portfolio companies. We provide in-depth assessments of individuals and teams against the specific requirements of the business.

The impact of management on the success or failure of a business cannot be ignored – research indicates that well over half of business performance is directly linked to management. Our Management Due Diligence service picks up on management risks pre-deal, and our work with portfolio companies maximizes the contribution that management make to the business.

Our 17 year track record of advising UK mid-market PE investors and banks has enabled us to gain a deep insight into the factors which contribute to a management teams’ success or failure and to understand the business drivers of a range of different sectors within the mid market. We use this knowledge to advise our clients and provide a robust evaluation of management capability and their potential to achieve the investor strategy.

LATEST DEALS

Highwire Advises Kester Capital on their investment in GXP Engaged

"I found the process to be very professionally conducted with an extremely clear briefing of the purpose, process and beneficial outcomes. The profiling and detailed report have helped establish a strong foundation for communication and collaborative working between me as a CEO and our PE partner."

Ian Montague – CEO GXP Engaged

LATEST NEWS

How to maximise exit value through human capital

PE is focusing more on how talent development can create value at exit. We look at the important questions companies need to address to help build the right human capital for their next phase of growth. Actively developing top talent and the rising stars below the SLT can yield returns.

Starting early is key.

OUR VISION

HELPING YOU
SEE INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS MORE CLEARLY

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

Our leadership practice works with the leadership teams of the portfolio companies to support them in embedding the recommendations from the MDD phase and developing the skills required to maximise value at exit. This typically involves team and one to one executive coaching, and assessment of new hires to complement the existing team.

MANAGEMENT DUE DILIGENCE

SUCCESSION PLANNING

Our Management Due Diligence advice enables UK mid-market investors to take informed decisions about management teams. We bring business and psychology expertise to give a robust assessment of the capabilities of the management team to deliver the growth strategy.

We have developed a succession planning model specifically for Private Equity backed businesses. Our model recognises the needs of the investor and ensures a talent pipeline that demonstrates capacity for growth.