GLOBAL PMI PARTNERS - Key Persons
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- Associate Partner, Retail & Consumer, Media & Telco / United Kingdom
- UK Associate Partner for the Media
Allen Gibbons is the GPMIP UK Associate Partner for the Media, Telco, Consumer and Retail sectors.
He has led intergrations and carve outs across a broad spectrum of sectors including Consumer Goods, Technology, Media, Events and Professional Services and has experience from multinationals to SMEs including Diageo, Georgia Pacific and Del Monte as well as international business experience in Europe, North America, Asia and Sub Saharan Africa.
Whilst CEO of an international events and media group Allen led the international expansion with 70% of revenues from newly acquired businesses.
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- Senior Executive Adviser, Germany
Background: Start of own company Petzold Management Consulting mid 2016 Last position as Executive Director in the Operational Transaction Services unit of EY (2013-16) Overall 20 years of consulting experience in major, international consultancies, e.g. Capgemini, EY (Ernst & Young) and PwC Extensive skills in operational transaction support projects and organizational change processes International background with project work in 10 countries: Diploma in Economics University of Hanover, Dublin City University Published M&A author - articles, seminars, workshops, trainer on Post Merger topics. Speaks English and German. Skills and Expertise: André has led several operational transaction projects as an external consultant across Europe Carve out and Post Merger Integration with all related topics (e.g. Synergies, 100 day planning, interdependencies, etc.) Project management, PMO Process and organizational design, change management Experience: Germany with global footprint: Project setup and integration preparation, seed business in chemical industry on buyside 2017/2018 Germany with global footprint: Integration preparation for purchasing department buyside, pharma industry 2016/2017 Germany: Preparation and planning of a highly complex, international Carve-out, tier1 supplier automotive, 2015 Italy / Germany 2013/2014: Post Merger Integration preparation on buyside I, heating equipment of an Italian manufactory Switzerland, 2013: Carve-out sell-side management PMO- disposal of the textile machinery unit of a technology corporate Germany, 2012: Synergy tracking within the steel industry for the buyer after purchase of competitor Germany: Set up and management of post deal activities with the solar industry 2012 Germany: Synergy tracking within the PMI of two pharma companies, 2011 Hungary: Post-Merger-Integration of two Telco fix net companies 2007/2008
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- Associate Partner, Belgium
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- Associate
- Partner
- Associate Partner, Business Services, Transport & Logistics / United Kingdom
Chris Airey is the GPMIP UK Associate Partner for the Business and Professional Services, Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain.
He has experience in strategy and change delivery for process driven, b2b and b2c, technology and data enabled businesses and is expert at driving engagements and running programmes of work (business and / or technology). Additionally, he has a long track record in DD for technology enabled and SaaS businesses.
His experience extends to business operating models, technology strategy, integration planning & delivery, Business Services, Business Process Outsourcing solutions and Shared Services spanning Logistics, Retail, Technology, Maritime, SaaS and Financial Services.
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- Managing Partner
- Managing Partner / United Kingdom
- Managing Partner, Iberia & Italy, MEA
- Managing Partner, SE Asia / Asia Pacific
Chris Charlton is a Managing Partner & the CEO of GPMIP UK and is a member of the global leadership team member of Global PMI Partners.
Chris has an extensive background in business & IT consulting services, specialising in the delivery of complex M&A and change programmes.
He is a highly experienced Business & IT Leader & Board Advisor, with a background in B2B, B2C, technology, financial services, FMCG, healthcare, telecoms, pharma, logistics, energy, aviation, gaming & manufacturing sectors. He has also been a leadership team member of multiple Global and European businesses.
Chris has a highly collaborative approach to successful M&A integration, business transformation and change leadership, engaging with all levels of stakeholder to deliver ‘fit for purpose' business- and IT-driven solutions and is expert at driving organisation and process change, business and IT transformation, business integration/divestment, operational performance improvement, cost reduction, business and IT strategy execution.
He has been published many times, including by the Financial Times, on the subjects of M&A, business strategy, programme delivery and managing complex change.
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- Associate Partner, Financial Services, Healthcare & Pharma / United Kingdom
- Associate Partner, MEA Lead
Chris is the GPMIP UK Associate Partner for the Financial Services and Pharma & Healthcare sectors.
He is a proven C-Suite leader combining some unique experiences with the vision, skills, and energy to move organisations to the next level. Over twenty years' experience in the Financial Services industry as a COO and Management Consultant, following six years' service in the British Army. Recent startup experience as Chief Corporate Development Officer in leading healthtech firm Doctor Care Anywhere. Extensive Middle Eastern experience.
He has previously led the strategic acquisition and integration of the Australian GP2U business for Doctor Care Anywhere. He also previously managed the integration of Credit Suisse and First Boston.
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- Associate Partner, Iberia Lead, Italy
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- Senior Executive Advisor
- Senior Executive Adviser, DACH
Christoph Jores (CJ) is a Senior Executive Advisor and based in Düsseldorf, Germany. He is an M&A specialist with extensive experience from both management and advisory positions in carve-out, divestitures and post-merger integration from positions such as Head of M&A and PMI at TNT, Head of Corp Dev at Deutsche Bahn and Senior Analyst/Associate at Citigroup. CJ holds an Executive MBA from RWTH Aachen and a Dipl. -KFM (FH) from Berlin School of Business & Law. He is a native German speaker and fluent in English
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- Co - Founder
- Managing Partner, Benelux, France, DACH
- Managing Partner, China, India / Asia Pacific
- Managing Partner, LATAM
Christophe is co-founder of Global PMI Partners, the only international network focused exclusively on delivering merger integration, separation and transformation services.
Christophe was an Executive Director in the European Transaction Integration group of Ernst & Young, which is focused on worldwide and multidisciplinary integration and carve out projects resulting from transactions.
Christophe completed a Masters in Business Economics at the Ghent State University.
He also studied Estate & Wealth Management at the New York University. He has published several articles, presented seminars, conducted workshops and is a trainer on integration management and M&A.
He speaks fluent Dutch, English and French, and understands and reads German.
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- Executive Assistant
- UK EA, Sales & BD Manager / United Kingdom
Claire joined GPMIP in 2021 and is responsible for all support requirements for the senior leadership in the UK. Claire's role is critical to the successful running of the team and provides administrative support for the execs as well as over-seeing the administration and implementation of the recruitment process for all new UK Associates. In addition to that she supports business development and events management.
Craig Dooley is co-lead of Australia and New Zealand at Global PMI Partners based in Brisbane.
In addiition to M&A and M&A integration expertise, Craig specializes in financial risk management, funding across multiple industries, treasury policy and corporate governance documentation and implementation, business-wide solutions, global trade-related funding and inter-country trading, as well as business development and relationship management. Craig has worked with a wide range of industry sectors, including property, manufacturing, retail, education, agriculture, wholesale, and healthcare.
His project highlights include assisting start-ups and multi-nationals, dealing with clients from SME to institutional companies across all industries, and working with multiple ‘roll-ups' both domestically and internationally.
Craig holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Banking, Finance, and Risk Management from Griffith University.
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- Senior Executive Adviser, Germany
Background: > 25 years of professional experience Management Consultant with Roland Berger (18 years - 12 years as a Partner) and independent consultant (6 years) 3 years in executive search and management auditing as a partner with Heidrick & Struggles Specialization on: Post merger integration, M&A, strategy, business modelling, target operating model design Headed the post merger integration practice group for a large consultancy Studied industrial engineering & business administration (Hamburg) German native, fluent in English, conversational French and Italian speaker Skills and Expertise: Design & management of large & complex international post merger integrations - integration (co) leader - integration management office - synergy management - integration team lead Growth strategies (organic/anorganic), M&A screening and pre-evaluation, due diligences (strategic, commercial, cultural) Cost cutting & restructuring Organizational design, process engineering Transformation and change management Leadership assessment, coaching and mentoring Business trainer Experience: Agro: BASF, global co-integration lead for the integration of crop protection and seed assets from Bayer (> EUR 7 bln acquisition volume); worked in crop protection, sugar industry, seed growers as well as distribution & retail Power & gas utilities: managed several integrations for the e.on group in Europe and the US (power plants, grid companies, sales networks, renewable energies); supported RWE/Innogy with their acquisition of VEW; helped with the formation of NordStream gas pipeline IT/telecommunication: managed the integration of daimlerchrysler's ICT assets (debis systemhaus) into Deutsche Telekom and the formation of T-Systems; worked for Arcor/Vodafone Leisure: Helped to form TUI group (Preussag, Hapag Lloyd) Security: Supported G4S in growth strategies and M&A screening Metals: supported the integration of Cumerio into Aurubis Others: Various due diligences for private equity firms and corporate clients
Estuardo's experience includes expertise in M&A strategy formulation, integration management, negotiation, sales and marketing, and social responsibility. He has led multiple global integration projects in the oil and gas downstream sector and has experience working globally in the United States and Europe.
Estuardo holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Petroleum Engineering from LSU and has multiple certificates in strategy, leadership, and negotiation from schools such as Wharton, Harvard, Thunderbird, University of North Carolina, and INCAE. He is also the president of the board of directors of United Way Guatemala and Operation Smile Guatemala and is a certified business coach and trainer.
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- Senior Executive Adviser, Germany
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- Operations Manager
- Operations Manager, E78, USA
Grace Makley holds the position of Operations Manager at Global PMI Partners USA.
Grace leads back-office support, resource coordination, and client engagement initiatives for GPMIP USA and also supports global operations management.
Grace holds a BA in Sustainability Studies and Sociology, with a Certificate in Global Leadership and Change, from the University of Florida where she graduated summa cum laude.
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- Associate Partner, UK Finance Director / United Kingdom
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- Senior Executive Adviser, Germany
Background: Management Consultant since 199 Career with Roland Berger from Junior Consultant to Partner/Shareholder (20 years) Managing Partner of consulting boutiques, independent consultant Strong international footprint, esp. in Europe and the Americas Broad industry background: Logistics, chemicals, defense, conglomerates etc Focus on portfolio strategy, M+A, integration management, business transformation, operational turnaround Master of Business Administration (MBA), Michigan USA German native, English fluent, Portuguese and Spanish advanced Skills and Expertise: Shaping M+A strategies and managing the integration program in a wide scope of industries Steering effectively complex and dynamic transformation programs based on profound process reengineering (Germany, Europe, North and South America) Designing and leading the program management office for the roll-out in organizations from a few hundred to up to 100.000 employees Exploring and successfully managing the market entry into new business areas, as well as upstream and downstream strategies Designing innovative business models, creating sustainable competitive advantage for clients faced by disruptive changes (e.g. e-substitution) Experience: Aerospace (Airbus): designing the integration concept for both Finance and Controlling in the merger of four previously independent entities Conglomerates (various): shaping the portfolio strategy, deriving/planning the consequences, i.e. (des)investments on BU-level Fertilizer (K+S): designing the group-internal merger and the external carve-out of two BUs Private Equity (various): conducting due diligences in various industries Financial investor (Carlyle): creating the growth strategy incl. operational performance improvement for one European infocom-investment Defense (confidential): Developing transnational market entry options (green vs brown field) Health Care Distribution (confidential): shaping the whole acquisition process from creating the target longlist to takeover and integration
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- UK Sales, Marketing & Communications Manager / United Kingdom
Isabella McKenzie-Sanchez holds the position of Sales, Marketing, and Communications Manager at Global PMI Partners. In this capacity, she manages many key aspects of our business development and relationship-building initiatives. Additionally, Isabella oversees our content and social media outreach and the development of our thought leadership articles.
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- Associate Partner, Belgium
Background: Associate Partner of Global PMI Partners Masters Business Economics Ghent State University. Guberna: Institute for Directors Ehsal Management School: Digital Marketing and Communication Speaks fluent Dutch, English and French, and understands and reads German and Spanish. Skills and Expertise: Extensive knowledge of the Automotive lease and fleet management market in Europe and the US B2B global sales and account management Complex international contract negotiation and management. Professional Experience: Board Member in France, UK and Spain
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- Senior Executive Adviser, Nordics, Switzerland
Kunjan Chauhan has worked with post-merger integration, business transformations, operational carve-outs and turnarounds for over 25 years. His primary industry focus are IT, telecoms, FMCG and manufacturing. Kunjan holds a BSc (Hons)in Computer Systems from Cardiff University and an MBA from IMD, Switzerland. He is fluent in English and speak basic French, Gujarati and Hindi.
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- Finance
- Operations Manager
- Solicitor
- UK Finance & Operations Manager / United Kingdom
Larisa Stephenson is the GPMIP UK Finance and Operations Manager.
She is responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as well finance system management and is an indispensable part of the UK operations team.
Larisa is also a qualified solicitor and is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Associate Partner, Netherlands / Benelux
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- Associate
- Partner
- Associate Partner, HR, People & Culture Services / United Kingdom
Lesley-Ann Kenrick is the Associate Partner that leads the GPMIP UK HR capability.
She is a highly experienced & results driven HRD with deep experience in outsourcing/M&A (client and supplier side) international industrial relations, TUPE/ARD, organisational design, rightsizing, global HR shared service centre set up and HR transformation.
Her experience also covers the implementation of global HR programmes, specifically she has managed global HR programmes spanning 99 countries, European union/works council as well as Commercial due diligence and HR contract negotiations.
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- Managing Partner
- Managing Partner / United Kingdom
- Managing Partner, Iberia & Italy, MEA
- Managing Partner, SE Asia / Asia Pacific
Mark Bevan is a Managing Partner & the COO of GPMIP UK and is a member of the global leadership team for Global PMI Partners.
He has a strong background in Technology transformation and M&A, having previously worked in multiple different consulting organisations in senior roles at Capgemini, DXC and Deloitte.
Mark has worked across multiple sectors including aviation, retail, logistics, manufacturing, banking, insurance, healthcare, consumer goods, and media & technology and has helped dozens of clients navigate the challenges of their M&A transaction and tranformational change progremmes.
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- Associate Partner, Energy / United Kingdom
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- Senior Executive Adviser, DACH
Michael has led numerous international post merger integration and carve-out projects across various industry sectors
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- Managing Partner, Japan / Asia Pacific
- Managing Partner, Nordics, DACH, Poland & Baltics, CEE
Michael is a Managing Partner and one of the four founders of Global PMI Partners and has been instrumental in growing the company since its inception. He has been founder and CEO of a tech start-up, VP International Operations at Framfab and worked with strategy, M&A and business development in Ericsson. Michael is native Swedish speaker, fluent in English and basic German
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- Managing Partner, Japan / Asia Pacific
- Managing Partner, Nordics, DACH, Poland & Baltics, CEE
Mikael is a Managing Partner and co-lead our practice in Nordics, DACH, Baltics and Poland. He has extensive management experience in high-tech industries from firms such as Ericsson, IBM Global Services and PortWise. He has been a consultant with PriceWaterhouse Coopers and McKinsey&Co. Mikael holds an MBA from INSEAD, a Master of Science in Engineering from Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm and a Bachelor from Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College. Mikael is a native Swedish speaker and speak fluent English and basic French
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- Associate Partner, Belgium / Benelux
Nicolas has worked for 15 years in privately owned companies in sales, purchasing, supply chain, logistics and finance before migrating to consultancy at Ernst & Young (EY) in 2007
At EY he was active in the global Operational Transaction Services business line with a focus on providing support to global companies in terms of post-merger integration, carve-out, operational and commercial due diligence resulting acquisitions and divestitures, and business performance optimization
Nicolas holds master degrees in languages from Antwerp University, economics (Brussels University)and an MBA (Maastricht University) and is a certified business analysis professional
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- Senior Executive Adviser, DACH
Nir is an integration and post-merger specialist with over two decades of international expertise in Management Consulting and Digital Transformation project management. Experienced in executing and leading teams in complex IT integration and carve-out projects across Communication and High-Tech, Automotive and Healthcare sectors, amongst others. Nir combines his great communication, stakeholders' management, and technical capabilities to rapidly identify synergies and develop an integration success roadmap. As a competitive intelligence specialist, Nir enhances clients' work the team by providing valuable market insights and best practices from various industries and markets.
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- Associate Partner, Travel & Leisure, Industrials & Engineering / United Kingdom
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- Senior Executive Advisor
- Senior Executive Adviser, Nordics, DACH
Pauli is Senior Executive Advisor and have over 25 years of management and M&A experience in automotive, construction and manufacturing industries. He has been involved in over 100 international acquisition cases and has developed the acquisition and integration process for A-listed comanies. Pauli holds a MSc in Mechanical Engineering and a MSc in Mathematics and Music education. He is fluent in Swedish, English, German and Finnish
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- Senior Executive Adviser, Nordics
Per-Ivan has an extensive experience from both gambling and telecoms industries. He has been active as founder, investor and CEO in gambling companies such as Betway.com, Expect.com and Mobenga AB. His prime expertise is within M&A, post-merger integration and all areas of business development. He is fluent in Swedish and English
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- Chief Legal Officer / United Kingdom
- Chief Legal Officer and Associate Partner
Rebecca Smith is GPMIP UK's Chief Legal Officer and Associate Partner.
She has an extensive background as C-suite lawyer and business leader in large FTSE listed organisations, as well as privately owned and PE-backed companies. Rebecca has led global legal and compliance teams in a number of B2B, B2C and B2G industries and is well versed in providing value-adding, strategic guidance across all manner of legal, compliance and risk matters in regulated and unregulated environments. She is also highly skilled in change management and board transformation in an M&A environment.
Rebecca has worked in multiple sectors including FMCG, Healthcare, Technology, Gaming and Insurance.
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- Associate Partner, SE Asia Lead
Rob Kerr has been with GPMIP for many years and has recently taken on the role as Associate Partner for the ASEAN region, relocating to Vietnam with his family.
Rob has extensive experience leading IMO functions and as Integration Director across sectors and geographies. Engagement have ranged from the tens of millions to the multi-billions including a £120m technology sector acquisition integration and leading the IMO for the Retail division on the merger between Ladbrokes and Coral.
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- Associate
- Partner
- Associate Partner, Technology, Property & FM / United Kingdom
Robert Peopall is the GPMIP Associate Partner for the Technology and Property and Facilities Management sectors.
Robert has broad experience gained from working on complex global enterprise scale engagements working at CxO board level & across all stakeholder groups. He has worked on Exit Strategy, ERP, Business & Technology Transformation projects and worked on large-scale M&A & Business & IT Transformation projects as a Managing Partner at HP Enterprise and Transformation Director, CSC.
He was also previously an Associate Director at Ernst & Young working on pre and post deal buy and sell side delivery projects & DD exercises.
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- Partner, China Lead / Asia Pacific
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- Associate Partner, Energy
Roy Mitroploulos is the GPMIP UK Associate Partner who leads the Energy sector.
Roy. has 30+ years' experience in Downstream Oil and Gas, where he has worked in a number of spaces including Fuels, Lubricants, Trading, LPG, Refining and Aviation. The constant theme of his work has been leading business change, whether through M&A, restructuring or strategic initiatives. Roy got into M&A by accident in 2012, when the business he was working in was being sold, and he was asked to stay on and project manage the divestment. He has stayed in M&A since, and very much enjoys the intellectual challenge, the people side, and the demands of making deals a success.
Roy has learnt through deep experience where value is added, where value can be put at risk, and crucially where value is lost.
Ryan Sadler is co-lead of Australia and New Zealand at Global PMI Partners based in Sydney.
Ryan is a M&A and divestitures transition services expert leading and advising executives on strategic and large-scale technology transformations for various companies. With a strong technological background, local and international business transaction acumen, Ryan specializes in seamless and scalable Transition Services execution for both public and private sector clients.
Ryan holds a Masters in Business Administration, ITIL, PRINCE2, Agile, and other industry certifications and experience. His expertise includes M&A skills, governance establishment, C-Suite Executive stakeholder management, opportunity analysis, commercial negotiation, and industry sectors such as Financial Services, Engineering, Technology, Mining, and more.
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- Leader
- Managing Partner of GPMIP USA
- Managing Partner, E78, USA
Scott Whitaker is a Managing Partner of GPMIP USA and is also a member of the global leadership team at Global PMI Partners.
With extensive experience in all aspects of mergers and post-acquisition integration, Scott advises clients across industry sectors covering small, mid, and large-cap transactions. He is an expert in mobilizing Integration Management Offices (IMO's) and helping companies develop integration playbooks.
Scott is a recognized thought leader in the M&A integration space and is author of Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Handbook: Helping Companies Realize The Full Value of Acquisitions (Wiley 2012) and Cross Border Mergers & Acquisitions (Wiley 2016). Scott holds a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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- Managing Partner of GPMIP USA
- Managing Partner, E78, USA
Stefan Hofmeyer is a Managing Partner of GPMIP USA and is also a member of the global leadership team at Global PMI Partners.
In addition to internal management and advisory duties in the US, LATAM, and Australasia, Stefan leads the development and execution of repeatable M&A integration and carve-out solutions for private equity firms and acquisitive corporations.
Stefan is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School LPSF Program and holds an Executive MBA from the Graziadio School, Pepperdine University, as well as a BSE in Industrial Engineering from the University of Iowa.
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- Associate Partner for GPMIP UK
- Associate Partner, Delivery QA and Playbooks / United Kingdom
Steve Taylor is a Delivery Associate Partner for GPMIP UK with responsibility for supporting our Engagement Leads on the use of our methodologies in a consistent manner.
Steve has over 30 years' experience in FTSE 100 & Fortune 500 organisations and has led multiple M&A transactions (Integrations & Carve Outs) and complex transformation programme delivery roles across numerous sectors.
He has over 15 years' experience specifically in M&A delivery & advisory experience with total deal value of over £15.5bn.
Steve has an exemplary client delivery focus and stakeholder management skills built through many years of client delivery work for consultancies such as IBM, Capgemini and Global PMI Partners.
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- Associate Partner, France