Brendan Tobin

Former Macquarie Group

Brendan Tobin is an independent operating advisor to private equity funds and their portfolio companies; delivering outcomes on transformation, operations and procurement initiatives. Previously, Brendan was Global COO, Macquarie Insurance Facility (MIF), an internally held portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management. The Macquarie Insurance Facility is an aggregated insurance buying program for Macquarie owned and managed assets as well as third party private equity and infrastructure investor portfolio companies. Prior to joining Macquarie in 2015, he worked as an Operating Partner in the Operational Excellence Practice of Apax Partners, a leading global private equity firm. While at Apax his focus was on driving value creation through operational improvements within the Apax funds’ global portfolio of companies. Brendan also worked as an independent consultant for Fortune 500 consumer products and business services clients. Before consulting, Brendan worked with a turnaround management team holding senior management positions at Cenveo, Inc. and Moore Wallace Inc.. Brendan began his career with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) after receiving a BBA from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

CONFERENCE DAY ONE: 14TH OCTOBER

11:30 AM DEBATE: CONSULTANTS VS. OPERATORS - ASSEMBLE THE ULTIMATE VALUE CREATION TEAM

In the high-stakes world of private equity, where speed, impact, and ROI define success, who should lead transformation - seasoned management consultants or dedicated in-house operators? Consultants bring structured playbooks, benchmarks and rapid diagnostics, but do they have enough skin in the game to drive lasting change? Transformation officers, deeply embedded in portfolio companies, offer hands-on execution, but can they move fast enough within the PE investment cycle? By examining the strengths and challenges of each approach, we’ll explore how to assemble the ideal team that drives transformation and delivers results.

CONFERENCE DAY TWO: 15TH OCTOBER

12:30 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: BULLETPROOF VALUE CREATION FOR CARVE-OUT SUCCESS

Carve-out transactions present unique challenges, requiring a laser-focused approach to unlocking value from day one. Join this session to hear how operating partners can drive immediate impact and long-term success by aligning their carve-out strategy with a bullet-proof value creation plan.

· Embedding value creation at the core of the carve-out agenda.

· Ensuring leadership has the mandate and clarity to execute transformational change.

· Defining critical roles and functions that drive success.

· Aligning execution milestones with the deal’s broader ambition to maximize returns.

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