A Seasoned Strategist Committed to Guiding Your Business

 Strategic Thinking

True leadership requires flying at every altitude from 30,000 feet high down to the shop floor. Successful leaders must have the ability to see the big picture as well as a clear understanding of the strategy’s impact on the organization and the market in which it operates.

Dave has successfully devised strategy and led change in markets that faced technical obsolescence and shifts in consumer preferences. Having a seasoned executive that can act as an objective third-party to assist in crafting strategy and making key operational decisions provides for clarity of thinking and implementation risk mitigation.

Long Term Strategic Planning

Developing a long term plan for your business is the primary responsiblity of any CEO. What you do today will have a profound impact on what your company looks like in 3 years. Articulating a long term plan with measurable milestones is key to having a sustainable profitable business over generations. 

  • Organic growth
  • Growth by acquision
  • Vertical Integration
  • Horizonal Integration
  • Customer communication and retention

Mergers and Acquisitions

Risks and Rewards 

Mergers and acquisitions can be very rewarding but pose their own set of challenges including:

  • Structure and financing of the transaction
  • Integration of existing and new customers
  • Consolidation of related supply contracts
  • Management of human resource transitions, egos, and morale
  • Intergration Execution

Even with proper execution, the majority of acquisitions are not accretive after five years, hence the importance of the structure, price, and terms. This is analogous to saying that the money made in real estate is made at the time of purchase and renovation, not at the time of sale.

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An Expert Solution

Over the years, Dave has either led, directed, or closed close to a dozen acquisitions across North America and Western Europe – with the largest acquisition exceeding $1 billion.

Having a seasoned third party executive who understands a myriad of  business’s issues can prevent you and your company from making a dilutive acquisition.

Oftentimes, the transaction itself becomes the objective and the reason behind the transaction is lost in the heat of the negotiation. As an experienced third-party, Mr. Rubenstein can provide sound, unbiased advice and bring value by keeping the transaction on the right track.  Dave can also facilitate the integration after closing the deal, focusing only on the best solutions for the company.

Post Acquisiton Harvesting Synergies Through Facility Rationalization

Harvesting synergies by rationalizing facilities can be challenging. Having led the closure of seven facilities in North America and Europe, Dave has an extensive background in the process of strategic reviews including:

  • Identifying Rationalization Targets
  • Minimizing Rationalization Costs
  • Retaining Customers and Sales through the process
  • Realigning Operations
  • Mitigating the Impact on Employees
  • Maximizing Rationalization Efforts and Benefits
  • Maximizing Span of Control
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