Extended Capability

Leadership & Governance

The people and structure side of a transition: interim executives when there's a leadership gap, and the governance and operating structure that determines whether new capital or a new leadership team actually gets used well.

What this includes

  • Interim CFO, COO, and Head of Corporate Development placement
  • Governance structure, board setup, and organizational design
  • Operating model design after a raise or transaction closes

Who this is for

Companies with a leadership gap, or those building governance and operating structure after a raise, transition, or period of growth.

Areas of work this page covers

  • 06 Special Situations, Governance and Restructuring. For companies under pressure or in transition.
  • 08 Corporate Strategy, Value Creation and Operator Advisory. For companies that need a clear operating plan.

How an engagement starts

  • 10 day diagnosticA review of the company's position and a written plan with options.
  • 30 day readiness programThe investment case, materials and investor list, ready to use.
  • 60 to 90 day advisory projectA defined scope, timetable and set of deliverables.
  • Ongoing investor relationsA weekly call with management and a short written update each month.
  • Transaction preparationWork plan, information requests, coordination of counsel and management preparation.
  • Approved regulated mandatesCarried out only through a properly registered firm and authorized individuals.

What a company receives

  • A written plan within ten days of the first conversation.
  • A ranked investor list, with the reason each investor fits.
  • A call plan for the first thirty days after an announcement.
  • The investment case, in a form management can deliver in five minutes.
  • Draft answers to the hardest questions investors will ask.
  • A monthly update on meetings held, feedback received and next steps.
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