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Defining a target operating model “TOM” is an essential first step following a bolt-on acquisition. It sets the organizational framework for the future management structure…
Read moreOne of the consequences of more competitive deal markets and more money in private equity is the increased use of consultants – not only pre-deal…
Read more97% of deal makers agree that organizational issues are the greatest source of deal risk. Ask any dealmaker what determined their best and worst deals…
Read moreIn an increasingly competitive deal market, private equity firms are more and more turning to Buy & Build strategies to realize superior returns on their…
Read moreAndros Payne has joined the first episode of the alpha Talks podcast. He speaks about organizational effectiveness and explains how private equity funds can use…
Read morePrivate equity has consistently outperformed public markets. In the past this was attributed to more aggressive capital structures and strongly aligned management incentives. However, with…
Read moreHumatica, the leading private equity specialist advisor for portfolio organizational effectiveness, is proud to have supported HVD Partners and the Solifos AG management with the…
Read moreIs your Sales Force ready for digital sales? As 2020 draws to a close, corporate leaders are looking back over the last months since COVID…
Read moreHumatica is featured in The Times of London on restructuring for future growth during COVID. The Raconteur supplement on Business Restructuring addresses key aspects on the…
Read moreIt happens too often. Firms start an ERP implementation. After vendor selection and latest during process requirements definition, they realise that the new system will…
Read moreHumatica, the leading private equity specialist advisor for portfolio organisational effectiveness, has appointed Enno Krey as the firm’s Digital Products Lead based in London. This…
Read moreEven in COVID times, bolt-on acquisitions are an important lever of value growth for private equity. However, they are tricky to execute, especially with former…
Read moreHumatica, the leading private equity specialist advisor for portfolio organisational effectiveness, is proud to announce four promotions in its London office. Abhash Bhattacharya (Dutch/Indian), who…
Read moreDoug Anderson, long-time CEO of Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Amex Global Business Travel speaks to Humatica on the future of business travel (1,800 words –…
Read moreSponsors pull their hair out trying to reform the governance of previously family-run businesses. Clearly, there are many successful ones, including Swarovski, Mars and ALDI.…
Read moreHumatica, the leading private equity specialist advisor for portfolio organisational effectiveness, is proud to announce its cooperation with DotProjects to offer Humatica’s services and local…
Read moreHumatica, the leading private equity specialist advisor for portfolio organisational effectiveness, has advised private equity firm Baird Capital on its acquisition of a majority interest in eCube Solutions Limited, a leading aircraft disassembly…
Read moreClive Booth of the ESG Foundation interviews Andros Payne on the corporate governance practices that underly sustainable value creation – the ‘G’ in ESG. We…
Read moreIn this 10 minute interview for Catalysis Advisory, Andros Payne of Humatica answers three important questions: What’s driving increased PE focus on non-financial, organizational issues in…
Read moreCOVID-19 is forcing accelerated digitalisation of B2B sales with far-reaching consequences for Sales organisations. The rationale for on-site “sales calls” to understand customer needs and…
Read moreCOVID-19 has taught us a lot about the organisational structures and new operating models of the future. One lesson is how much can actually be…
Read moreHumatica, the leading private equity specialist advisor for portfolio organisational effectiveness, is proud to announce its cooperation with Icknield Ltd., a leading UK restructuring and…
Read moreMany are speculating about what lasting organisational changes will result from COVID-19. Everyone is sure that social distancing will have an impact on how we…
Read moreAs the fall-out from COVID-19 threatens to sink entire portfolios, PE sponsors and CEO’s need to walk a tightrope between preserving organisational capabilities in order…
Read moreHumatica, the leading private equity specialist advisor for portfolio organisational effectiveness, is proud to announce five promotions in its London and Zurich offices. Valentina Pozzobon…
Read moreHumatica, the leading specialist private equity advisor focused on organisational effectiveness, has appointed Jaroslav Filak as a Consultant in its Zurich office. Jaroslav will support…
Read moreAt a time of heightened uncertainty, AI is creating even more “future shock”. Leading scientists, including the late Stephen Hawking warned that if left unchecked,…
Read moreCongratulations to the Humatica team for another record year of growth. We have had the privilege of serving some of the most demanding private equity sponsors…
Read moreHumatica is proud to be sponsoring the PEI Operating Partners Forum Europe 2020 in London on 5-6 October. The event will be held at the…
Read moreHumatica is proud to have become a member of the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA). The BVCA is the industry body for…
Read moreThe quality of interactions drives agility and the ability of organisations to act on market changes. But how do information-age leaders influence behaviours in their…
Read moreHumatica is proud to be sponsoring Real Deals Value Creation Conference 2020 in Munich on 24 September. The event will be held at the Courtyard…
Read moreLeaders of PE-backed businesses demand more agility from their organisations in order to master transformation. However, agility alone won’t deliver +6x money multiples. The term…
Read moreAs a regular contributor, RealDeals magazine approached Humatica to write an article on the future of private equity – a rare opportunity to reflect on…
Read moreAs a long-time contributor to RealDeals magazine, Humatica was asked to write a piece on the future of private equity – a rare opportunity to…
Read moreYou know it the minute you walk into a company. It’s the way people walk – the way they talk. Is there a buzz in…
Read morePRESS RELEASE Zurich, 29th August 2019 Andreas Knobloch strengthens Humatica team in Germany Humatica AG has appointed Andreas Knobloch as a senior member…
Read morePortfolio companies are being re-organised more often as resources need to be structured differently to implement a new value creation plan or meet changed market…
Read moreAs value creation plans have become more aggressive, the rate of CEO turnover has increased. Sponsors have less time and patience. But fire and hire has…
Read moreIn the June issue of Real Deals, the HumaticaCorner focuses on how some funds are turning new compliance requirements to their advantage for improved governance.…
Read moreHumatica AG was retained to advise Capvis on its majority investment stake in Xovis, the global leader in people flow measurement and analytics. With the…
Read moreCongratulations to the Humatica team for completing their 260th project to improve organisational performance and value – providing specialized services for private equity backed companies,…
Read moreIs your Sales organisation ready for the future? Technology disruption and e-commerce are putting field Sales under more pressure than ever before. “Telling benefits” is…
Read moreHumatica Ltd. has moved to new premises in the heart of Mayfair, located on the corner of Hanover Square and Harewood Place. The new office…
Read moreDigitalisation is one of the hottest topics in private equity today. The disruptive effect of the technology can render a good investment obsolete or enable…
Read moreHumatica Ltd. was retained to advise the Riverside Company on its significant investment in E&A Scheer (Scheer), the largest global blender and vendor of premium…
Read moreHumatica AG was retained to advise Summa Equity on its majority investment in Infobric AB (“Infobric”), a provider of software and hardware for attendance systems,…
Read moreThe real test of a management team comes when they need to quickly shift from growth to cost reduction. This day of reckoning may soon…
Read morePE executives are stuck between a rock and a hard spot. Pressure to drive company performance has increased with prices. On the other hand, the…
Read moreHumatica Managing Partner Patrick Mina has been interviewed for the October issue of Finance Monthly. Read full article
Read moreOver 70% of CEO’s are replaced during the holding period – one more indication of today’s challenging value creation plans and competitive deal markets. However, the…
Read moreHumatica AG was retained to advise Summa Equity on its majority investment in Lakers Holding AB (“Lakers”), a Nordic group operating within the water, wastewater,…
Read moreHumatica has supported Solifos AG’s management and HVD Partners with the carve out and rapid turn-around of the former Brugg Cables company active in fiber…
Read moreA letter from the founder This month marks our 15th year serving private equity investors and portfolio company management teams. In an otherwise turbulent business environment…
Read moreHumatica AG was retained to advise Capvis on its majority investment in Austrian firm AMANN GIRRBACH AG, a pioneer in dental CAD/CAM technology. The firm…
Read moreApple recently became the most valuable public company, breaking through the $1Tr. mark. How is it possible that a firm in the hyper-competitive consumer electronics…
Read moreHumatica Ltd. was retained to advise Baird Capital on its acquisition of a majority interest in Collingwood Lighting, a leading designer and supplier of residential,…
Read moreHumatica Ltd. was retained to advise the Riverside Company on its investment in Swiss manufacturer TECSEDO RE through Panels S.A., a portfolio holding of The…
Read moreAs the PE industry matures and successful deals get trickier to execute, ESG guidance becomes more important. Compliance requirements are logically tightening all around. This…
Read moreAt the recent PEI Operating Partners Forum Europe, there was consensus: organisational effectiveness and talent management are the foundation for implementing all value creation levers.…
Read morePlease click on the link to view full Press Release Humatica supports Partners Group and Capvis
Read moreSystems implementation is notorious for high project risk and failure to deliver anticipated benefits. In particular, private equity, with its limited timeline for investment, struggles…
Read moreWith EBIT multiples reaching uncomfortable heights, there is no room for error in executing the value creation plan. And, management drives the pace. This month’s…
Read moreDigitalisation is disrupting business. But it is having an even more profound impact on organisations, behaviour and leadership. Rudimentary activities are being made redundant, and AI…
Read moreWhat got you there, won’t get you there Hyper-competitive deal markets and full-prices are changing the rules of the game. Private equity sponsors and portfolio…
Read moreHumatica Ltd. was retained to advise the Riverside Company on its investment in Alter Pharma, a Belgian pharmaceutical group. Alter Pharma distributes EU-sourced pharmaceutical products…
Read moreOne approach to boost yields is to target more complex, difficult situations. Corporate carve-outs often fit the profile. However, releasing value doesn’t come easy. Extracting…
Read moreThe last year has seen a number of high-profile corporate carve-outs come to market. In a competitive buyout industry, private equity firms have been eager…
Read moreTimes have been good for private equity since the global financial crisis in 2009 – eight years of steady growth and easy money. However, dealmakers…
Read moreHumatica´s next Organisational Excellence breakfast seminar will take place at The Ritz Hotel, London, on 27th September. A lively discussion on “Identifying organisational bottlenecks post-signing…
Read moreMore funds are appointing specialised Operating Partners to help align portfolio company organisations for value growth. However, the emerging role is not yet well defined…
Read moreIncreased competitiveness and technology are driving “always-on” availability of deal makers. However, is this a good thing? Humatica was recently quoted on the topic in…
Read moreHumatica Ltd. was retained to advise Baird Capital, on its recent investment in Prescient Healthcare Group. Please click on the link below to view the…
Read moreManaging Secondaries – The good, the bad and the ugly Secondaries are more commonplace. However, a change of ownership from one PE house to the…
Read moreOver 50% of buy-out CEOs don’t get to see an investment all the way through. And, in private equity, the trend to replace senior executives…
Read moreIn the latest RealDeals Guest Comment article, Andros Payne, discusses learning the secret of how successful operating partners drive change without formal authority… Read full…
Read moreOperating Partners have the most difficult job in Private Equity. They should facilitate transformational change post-deal, but without formal authority. Our experience shows that those…
Read moreA lack of economic growth despite record low interest rates, rising populist discontent and mounting unfunded pension liabilities in the developed economies: they have the same…
Read moreWith record private equity assets under management and US$1.3 trillion of dry powder, insiders are nervous. How will this money be deployed and generate a…
Read moreHumatica has been an advocate for a more assertive PE investment approach focusing on leadership and organisational performance since 2003. In this month’s InFocus HR guru Dr.…
Read moreUnlocking the EQ puzzle Women are running four of the world’s top democracies and with Hillary Clinton, may soon be running the fifth. Times have…
Read moreStandards and compliance requirements are increasing everywhere. However, the essential leadership processes for making and implementing decisions to grow value are often left to each…
Read moreMost people avoid conflict. It’s anti-social. However, sometimes this gets in the way of making good business decisions. This month’s InFocus features a recent interview with Ray Dalio,…
Read more“A well executed reorganisation can be one of the most liberating events in a company’s history, releasing power and talent”. In the latest edition of…
Read moreIt’s a natural response to a faster competitive environment – company’s are reorganising more frequently than ever. However, anticipated benefits often don’t materialise. Instead, structural changes…
Read more97% of private equity investors confirm that personnel issues are a key reason for not achieving targeted IRR. Clearly, sponsors need more transparency in this…
Read moreDeal markets are competitive. It’s more difficult to get quality information on targets – especially on critical soft-factors like leadership and the organisation. This month’s InFocus features a…
Read more“Specialisation runs out of steam when you can’t connect the dots on patterns of risk or opportunity, which is really what private equity is all about,” Read…
Read moreHumatica is proud to announce that it will be sponsoring the Private Equity International Operating Partners Forum Europe 2016. The event will be held at…
Read morePatrick Mina has joined Humatica as its new Managing Partner UK. Patrick is responsible for managing Humatica’s operations in the UK and is active on…
Read morePrivate equity has grown in scale and maturity, with multi-billion funds having hundreds of employees and offering diverse financial services. In an era of diminishing…
Read moreHiring the right people is frustratingly difficult. The number of dimensions on which there needs to be a fit are large. Some can be tested…
Read moreHiring the right people is frustratingly difficult. The number of dimensions on which there needs to be a fit are large. Some can be tested…
Read moreA recent article on growthbusiness.co.uk discusses the results from Humatica’s new study “The Third Wave: Organisational due diligence – Riding the next wave of value…
Read moreNew Humatica Research Too many funds. Too much liquidity. Too high deal prices. Fund managers are asking themselves what’s next after Operational Excellence? How will…
Read moreIn the October issue of Acquisition International Humatica consultant Valentina Pozzobon discusses how organisational due diligence can be incorporated successfully into business deals. “Considering merger…
Read moreDespite huge efforts to improve operational processes over the past 20 years, critically important management processes are left up to the discretion of each manager…
Read moreIn an article published in last week’s issue of RealDeals Humatica’s Andros Payne explores what the Volkswagen value collapse says about knowledge worker behaviour, productivity…
Read more“GPs know that it is important to bring operational capabilities to their deals if they want to make stellar returns. But in overlooking the importance of soft factors they are missing out…
Read moreVolksvagen | VW Now, with the benefit of hindsight, it is a stupid surprise. How is it that a group of employees at VW could…
Read moreThe transition into a new executive role in private equity is tough. The performance demands and rigour of private equity’s active governance model can be…
Read moreHumatica is one of the proud sponsors of RealDeals’ European Mid-Market conference at the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel on the 23rd of October 2015. Join us…
Read moreIt is notoriously difficult for new buy-out CEOs to make the jump to private equity. The skills and competencies required to fulfil rigorous performance requirements are…
Read moreIn the industry report “The Private Equity Job Market Is Hot In 2015” Valerie Thompson investigates how big the current war for talent in Private…
Read moreOperational processes have been re-engineered to perfection over the past 20 years. However, management decision-making processes that sit above them, are still left up to individual…
Read moreAbout the Interviewee NORMAN WALKER is an advisor to TPG Capital for portfolio company organisational and leadership issues. He leads his own firm Ardfern AG,…
Read moreDr. Ulrich Bergmoser, Partner at Humatica, presented at the “European Restructuring Day” to more than 200 refinancing and restructuring experts, corporate executives, top management representatives…
Read morePrivate equity’s governance structure places unique and high demands on senior executives. They are at the fulcrum of the capitalist system, balancing the requirements of…
Read moreDr. Ulrich Bergmoser has joined Humatica in the capacity of Managing Partner DACH. He is based in London and has more than 20 years of…
Read moreThe latest issue of RealDeals magazine features an article on how a mid-market buy-out increased enterprise value 3x by shifting culture over the course of…
Read moreAll the easy levers have been pulled – purchasing cost reduction, a new strategy – so what’s next? Private equity sponsors are increasingly looking at…
Read moreWhat are the real reasons for roughly half of all mergers failing to generate their cost of capital? In the latest edition of Acquisition International…
Read moreGetting the culture right is critical for merger success. The greatest risk for failure is culture clash, a breakdown of trust, and the resulting stagnation. Merging…
Read moreHumatica is one of the proud sponsors of Unquote’s Nordic Private Equity Forum at the beautiful Grand Hotel, Stockholm, on the 5th of May. The…
Read morePrivate equity leaders are faced with a massive challenge – how to grow revenues and value in slow-growth markets. Shifting white-collar productivity and improving behaviour…
Read moreThe survival rate of private equity portfolio company CEOs is shockingly low. And the cost of changing the CEO in terms of lost time, effort and…
Read moreIn the latest edition of Real Deals magazine Humatica’s Andros Payne contributes with his views on why the half-life of private equity-backed chief executives is…
Read moreWe are honoured to announce that Humatica has been shortlisted for the prestigious Private Equity Awards 2015. As a result of our extensive work with…
Read moreNorman Walker, Humatica’s new Advisory Board member, is an advisor to TPG Capital for portfolio company organisational and leadership issues. He also leads his own…
Read moreIndividual performance feedback is one of the toughest management processes to get right because it runs against the basic human nature of social interaction in…
Read moreHumatica’s CEO, Andros Payne, contributes his thoughts to the latest Merrill DataSite white paper on value creation across the private equity life cycle. Read the report…
Read moreRecent issue of PEI Operational Excellence: Keynote Interview with Erik Osmundsen, CEO of Altor’s portfolio company NorskGjenvinning and Andros Payne, Humatica The success of Altor’s…
Read moreHumatica has strengthened its team with the addition of Reine Wasner. Reine brings deep consulting and line management experience. He was previously the head of…
Read moreOver 300 UK private equity investors and experts convened at the prestigious Landmark Hotel in central London. They discussed a range of topics fundamental to the…
Read moreHumatica has completed 2013 with another year of profitable growth. Although the firm does not publish financial figures, Andros Payne commented, “We have had an…
Read moreIn today’s fast–moving markets, value creation comes from an organisation’s ability to collectively anticipate change, says Andros Payne, CEO of Humatica. More than a century…
Read morePrivate Equity International has chosen Humatica as a selected sponsor of its flagship European event for private equity operating partners. With over 100 attendees for…
Read moreHumatica celebrated 10 years of profitable growth with a gathering of past clients, friends and partners in a private dinner at Zurich’s exclusive Hotel Widder.…
Read moreAndy Cook has joined Humatica in the UK to strengthen the senior team and drive further expansion of work in the United Kingdom. Andy joins…
Read moreHumatica hosted a private dinner with leading investors on the topic of “Getting the organisation right”. Participants from leading funds, including Advent International, 3i, Elysian,…
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