Interim Chief of Staff for PE-backed Digital Service
The client, a mid-market PE firm, wanted to drive strategic initiatives within one of its portfolio companies, a consumer digital service provider.
The CEO of the portfolio company was seeking an experienced strategy consultant to act as Interim Chief of Staff (CoS). The interim CoS would advise the leadership on strategic topics, such as nurturing high-potential employees, aligning talent development strategy with the growth strategy, and pursuing M&A opportunities in the digital services sector.
Consultport proposed 4 strong consultant profiles within 24 hours. The client interviewed 3 candidates and selected a former McKinsey Engagement Manager. The interim CoS started working with the client 72 hours after the initial request.
To kickstart the Talent Development Program (TDP), one of the CEO’s key initiatives, the interim CoS conducted personal interviews with HR leaders, current employees, and relevant stakeholders to understand perspectives and expectations. The interim CoS also facilitated cross-functional workshops involving HR, department heads, and future program participants to align vision and goals.
Simultaneously, the interim CoS worked closely with the leadership team to align talent development initiatives with the company’s growth objectives and strategic priorities. For the M&A topic, the interim CoS collaborated with internal teams to conduct thorough market research, identify gaps in the product portfolio, and develop an M&A strategy to address these gaps.
The initiatives introduced by the interim CoS strengthened leadership pipelines, improved employee retention, and supported deal generation in the M&A process.
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