Remove 2008 Remove Operations Remove Recruitment Remove Turnaround
article thumbnail

Alvarez & Marsal Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

This Firm Profile started as an email from Sean, asking if we could write on Alvarez & Marsal, “The Turnaround Guys”. The firm’s first turnaround client was the household brand, Timex Corporation. Turnaround and Restructuring. Well, Sean, thanks for asking so nicely – today is your lucky day! Practice Areas.

article thumbnail

The Mistakes PE Firms Make When They Pick CEOs for Portfolio Companies

Harvard Business

When a private equity firm adds a new company to its portfolio, analysts rigorously size up its financial, operational, and competitive condition. But CEOs at the best-run PE-owned firms we’ve worked with emphasize both recruiting and talent development. From 2008 to 2015 SCA’s revenue rose 88% (from $690 million to $1.3

Company 28