Services
Continuous Improvement in Private Equity
DISCIPLINED EXECUTION TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND ACCELERATE VALUE
Value creation does not stop after close or post-merger integration — it accelerates. And it is sustained through disciplined execution across the hold period, where margin expansion, cash generation, operational resilience, and exit readiness ultimately shape enterprise value.
Ankura helps private equity sponsors and portfolio company leaders turn value creation plans into measurable results. We work alongside operating partners, boards, management teams, and investors to improve EBITDA, optimize working capital, modernize operations, strengthen governance, and reduce risk — building repeatable performance disciplines that compound value year over year — not just deliver one-time gains.
Offerings
- Transformation Management Office (IMO/TMO)
We establish the governance, accountability, and execution cadence needed to keep enterprise-wide value creation initiatives on track — aligning sponsors, boards, and management around priorities, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
- Durable EBITDA Improvement
We identify, prioritize, and execute initiatives that improve margins, release cash, and strengthen operating performance — focusing on sustainable EBITDA expansion rather than short-term cost actions alone.
- Digital Modernization and Cybersecurity
Ankura’s cybersecurity solutions provide private equity firms with a clear, portfolio-wide view of cyber risk and digital readiness, enabling stronger governance, reduced exposure, and better-informed decisions across the deal lifecycle.
- Supply Chain and Operations Optimization
We improve efficiency, resilience, and scalability across operations — helping portfolio companies streamline cost structures, strengthen service delivery, and build infrastructure that supports growth.
- Workforce Management and Labor Strategy
We enable leaders and investors to gain clear visibility into labor performance, optimize workforce models, and improve productivity and engagement to drive profitability across the organization.
- Pre-Exit Improvement Strategy
We help management teams and sponsors identify, prioritize, and execute the specific improvements buyers value most -- strengthening the equity story, reducing diligence friction, and improving exit readiness.
The Ankura Difference
Ankura helps private equity firms embed continuous improvement into day‑to‑day operations by combining operational expertise with advanced analytics, AI‑driven insights, and digital tools that drive repeatable performance and compound value over time.
Key Contacts
- John Frehse
Senior Managing Director
New York, NY
- Joe Ghesquiere
Senior Managing Director
Chicago, IL
- Richard D. Hitt
Senior Managing Director
Chicago, IL
- Keith Jelinek
Senior Managing Director
New York, NY
- Rick Maicki
Senior Managing Director
Chicago, IL
- Steve Miller
Senior Managing Director
Houston, TX
- Meade Monger
Senior Managing Director
Dallas, TX
