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Private Equity Post-Close Execution
DELIVERING VALUE FROM DAY ONE
Closing the deal is only the beginning, and now value creation must begin in earnest. Following a platform acquisition, carve-out, or significant add-on, private equity sponsors and management teams must move quickly to translate the investment thesis into disciplined execution. That means aligning leadership, establishing governance, integrating operations and systems, building culture, and capturing synergies without losing momentum.
Ankura’s integration experts partner with private equity firms, portfolio company leadership teams, and boards to help organizations execute with speed, rigor, and accountability after close. We help define the people/organizational structure, operating model, governance cadence, and performance metrics needed to support the new entity’s strategic goals and deliver measurable results. Through hands-on Project Management Office (PMO) leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) visibility, and execution support, we help clients validate diligence assumptions, accelerate value capture, and provide sponsors and boards with clear visibility into progress and results.
Offerings
- Day 1–100 Execution Support
We help sponsors and management teams prioritize and execute critical post-close initiatives in the first 100 days, adapting in real time as business needs, risks, and opportunities evolve.
- Value Capture Delivery
We identify, sequence, and help deliver quick wins and longer-term initiatives designed to accelerate synergy capture, operational improvement, and EBITDA impact.
- PMO Leadership and Governance
We establish the structure, cadence, accountability, and cross-functional coordination required to keep post-close priorities on track and decision-making aligned across initiatives.
- Office of the CFO Implementation
We help finance leaders stand up the reporting, controls, forecasting, and performance management capabilities needed to meet sponsor expectations and support informed decision-making.
- Performance Visibility and KPI Tracking
We design and implement KPI frameworks and performance dashboards that give management teams, boards, and sponsors clear visibility into execution progress, risks, and value realization.
The Ankura Difference
While many advisors step away after close, Ankura stays engaged to help translate the deal thesis into action. By combining hands-on execution support, PMO leadership, and AI-enabled performance visibility, we help private equity sponsors and portfolio company leadership teams maintain momentum, strengthen accountability, and deliver early, measurable results.
Key Contacts
- Joe D’Ascoli
Senior Managing Director
New York, NY
- Rick Maicki
Senior Managing Director
Chicago, IL
- Steve Miller
Senior Managing Director
Houston, TX
- Tracy Pyle
Senior Managing Director
Washington, DC
- Wendy Timmons
Senior Managing Director
Nashville, TN