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Case Studies
Looking to see how Owner Exit has helped businesses like yours achieve a successful exit? Our case studies showcase the hiring strategies we've implemented and the positive outcomes we've achieved for our clients.
From family-owned businesses to large corporations, we're here to guide a diverse range of companies through the exit process, ensuring each business maximises value and minimises risk.
Case Study: Replacing the Owner of
an Acquisition
Following the recent trade purchase, Vestas aircoil faced the critical challenge of replacing the former owner with a new General Manager
while maintaining staff retention and ensuring seamless operations. The recruitment process, handled by Phil Walker, was meticulously designed in collaboration with Phil to identify the core competencies essential for the role. A detailed hiring plan was developed to ensure the new GM possessed a proven track record of success in similar positions.
Utilising the Talent Scorecard provided a
transparent approach,
clearly outlining the expectations and criteria candidates needed to meet to be successful in the role.
Michael Døj, CEO
Vestas Aircoil Group
The successful hire emerged as an ideal candidate, demonstrating not only the necessary skills and experience but also a commitment to team cohesion and employee engagement.
The transition period was carefully managed,
with a comprehensive onboarding program that emphasised the retention of existing staff. Under his leadership,
the company has not only retained all existing employees but also seen improvements in operational efficiency and team morale.
Case Study: Guiding Multiple Businesses to Successful Exits
Paul Capell
Chairman of multiple
PE businesses
These situations require not only finding leaders with the right skills but also those who could navigate the intricacies of businesses that were often deeply tied to their previous owners.
Often this role requires coaching of the new leaders to ensure they are properly equipped for the journey ahead.
To meet these challenges, Paul has worked closely with Phil across a portfolio of businesses, a recruitment expert with 20 years of experience running his own company. Phil’s in-depth understanding of the specific situations within each business, whether thriving or facing difficulties, has enabled him to design and execute precise hiring processes. This approach ensured that the right leaders were brought in, fully equipped to handle the unique dynamics of each company and drive them toward a successful exit.
In the demanding world of private equity and corporate turnarounds,
effective leadership is essential for guiding and supporting businesses to successful exits. Paul Capell, an experienced Chairman for several PE backed businesses, has a proven track record of leading companies through this critical transition to achieve profitable sales. His success is rooted in his deep understanding of each business’s unique challenges and opportunities,
coupled with a clear understanding of how to navigate through an exit, allowing him to craft tailored strategies for success.
As a chairman of newly acquired businesses, often owner-operated,
Paul is used to the complex challenge of
transitioning leadership while maintaining stability and driving growth.
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