François Candelon

More often than before, operating partners are being brought into the due diligence process in order to build a robust commercial and operational due diligence and to unlock hidden value before an acquisition. Join this session to hear from experienced operating partners on how they have approached the due diligence process in evaluating the company’s commercial performance, operational readiness, and integration fit to ensure smarter investments and faster post-deal value realisation.

·       Uncover value drivers and risk factors early through operational and commercial due diligence

·       Explore methodologies for evaluating market positioning, customer base health and revenue sustainability

·       Understand how to assess operational maturity, scalability and integration readiness to inform post-deal planning

·       Gain practical insights where due diligence led to successful value creation or helped avoid value traps

·       Where can operating partners get involved in due diligence?

·       What are the perspectives from the Portco executives? 

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.