Organizational Design for PE-backed Consumer Goods

CLIENT
Mid-market PE Firm
INDUSTRY
Consumer Goods
CONSULTANT ROLE
Organizational Design Consultant
LOCATION
United Kingdom
Suboptimal Organization Structure

The client, aΒ PE portfolio companyΒ in the consumer goods space, was missing out on market opportunities due to slow decision-making, inefficient communication and bureaucratic processes.

β€œThe portfolio company was under-performing. The key to the turnaround following our investment was to make the organization more fast-paced and agile.” — PE Firm Operating Partner

The client sought aΒ consultantΒ with a proven track record in organizational redesign and prior experience collaborating with PE-firms.

Role of Consultport

ConsultportΒ proposed 4 strong candidates within 48 hours. The client interviewed 3 candidates and selected a former Principal at Mercer with 12+ years experience in organizational design. The consultant started working with the client team 72 hours after the initial request.

Rigorous Analysis & Collaborative Workshops

The consultantΒ conducted a thorough analysisΒ of the current organizational structure and identified bottlenecks in existing workflows.

The consultant alsoΒ ran several workshops with cross-functional teamsΒ to gain in-depth understanding of the company’s strategic goals and facilitate alignment among key stakeholders.

β€œCombining quantitative data from the analysis with human insights from the workshops, we had a solid foundation to build our initiatives.” β€” Organizational Design Consultant

The Results

The reorganization roadmap quickly demonstrated its value, earning leadership endorsements from both the portfolio company’s executives and the PE investors. The roadmap’s clarity and structured approach provided stakeholders with the confidence that the transformation would be executed effectively, minimizing risks while driving tangible benefits.

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Leadership Alignment
Through early workshops and transparent communication, the consultant secured buy-in from leadership at multiple levels. This alignment ensured that the reorganization objectives were clearly understood, and executives felt ownership over the transformation process.
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Pilot Program Success
The initial rollout of pilot programs showed measurable improvements in organizational coordination and efficiency, validating the practicality of the roadmap. Early successes served as proof of concept and created momentum for scaling the initiatives across the wider organization.
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Enhanced Organizational Agility
By streamlining communication channels and embedding clear decision-making protocols, the roadmap positioned the company to respond faster to market shifts and internal challenges. This increased agility became a critical factor in strengthening the company’s competitiveness.
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Competitive Advantage
With leadership endorsement secured and pilot programs proving effective, the portfolio company is now better positioned to fortify its competitive standing in the industry, leveraging its reorganized structure as a foundation for long-term growth.
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The consultant’s recommendations were pivotal in reshaping the portfolio company’s trajectory. We’re excited to see the results.
- Operating Partner of mid-market PE Firm
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