Senior Director / Director - Private Equity Performance Improvement - Sweden

Description

• Lead a wide range of projects, including operational/commercial due diligence, post-merger integration, performance improvement, and interim management.
• Advise and implement performance improvement programs for major corporations across various industries.
• Evaluate cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Oversee post-acquisition work to ensure operational due diligence (ODD) findings are realized quickly and effectively.
• Develop and execute 100-day plans, ensuring clarity, ownership, and delivery of growth and cost reduction goals.
• Support PE-owned businesses in improving financial and operational performance.
• Work on complex operational issues, including manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, and purchasing.
• Contribute to business development, including creating successful pitches and transitioning from diagnostic phases to implementation work.
• Develop and implement new operating plans to improve business performance.

• Proven experience working with private equity-backed portfolio companies, with expertise in transformation, PMI, and due diligence.
• Extensive knowledge of international operations, including manufacturing, supply chain management, purchasing, and logistics.
• Track record of delivering major assignments at pre- and post-deal stages.
• Strong understanding of operational KPIs, balanced scorecards, and continuous improvement processes.
• Expertise in LEAN production philosophy and holistic performance improvement projects.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage leadership teams in high-pressure situations.
• Degree from an accredited university.
• Fluency in Swedish and English (business level).

• MBA or financial qualification.
• Additional European languages.
• Cross-sector experience in industries such as telecommunications, automotive, manufacturing, energy, retail, consumer goods, transport, business services, or healthcare.

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