A flexible force multiplier
With capital becoming increasingly commoditized, the ability to create operational value is the most sustainable path of differentiation in private equity. Yet very few firms have the ability to support the cost structure of a full-fledged, best-in-class internal portfolio operations function.
The solution? Blair Hall Partners.
Deep operating experience deployed flexibly for firms without an in-house portfolio operations group or as an extension of an existing team that lacks specific domain expertise.
Partner to the best
Executive at, and advisor to, companies backed by the world’s most respected investors, including…
Our experience is your asset
founder & managing partner
Ryan Watson
Founder Ryan Watson has a unique twenty year track record of value creation in some of the most demanding corporate environments, ranging from Amazon, Kraft Heinz, Goldman Sachs and Boston Consulting Group to VC-backed growth-stage disruptors and distressed middle market companies. He combines the strategic horsepower of a BCG Partner, the commercial mindset of a P&L owner, and the deep domain expertise of an executive who has led organizations of 150+ across multiple functions.
Importantly, Ryan has supported PE-backed companies in interim C-level roles, has executed multiple quick-turn diligence projects as a consultant, and has held C-level operating leadership roles at several PE/VC-backed companies.
How we support your organization
While every firm is unique and priorities evolve in real time, Blair Hall Partners consistently engages with private equity firms in five core areas.
value creation planning
Identification of priority strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and operational improvements along with definition of KPIs and tracking mechanisms to guide company execution.
operational improvement
Deep-dive into current company operations yields roadmap of sized and prioritized opportunities to enhance business performance.
commercial excellence
Acceleration of profitable and incremental growth through key commercial levers spanning pricing optimization, marketing strategy/execution, salesforce effectiveness, product portfolio management, new market entry, and customer experience enhancement.
digital transformation
Strategic yet financially-disciplined modernization of a company’s data and technology foundation, with a focus on commercially-impactful and customer-facing solutions.
interim / fractional executive
For situations where arms-length guidance doesn’t suffice, we offer an experienced C-level leader with diverse domain expertise that can be deployed flexibly within a portfolio company.
Bespoke partnership structure
A range of flexible options exist to meet the unique needs of your firm
Project-based
Supported by detailed joint scoping work in advance, these project-based engagements focus on discrete initiatives designed to be completed in a fixed period of time.
Retainer
Leading to always-on capacity that can be utilized as and when needed, this model allows for opportunistic partnership on key strategic, operational, and financial priorities
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