Stronger Leadership. Faster Execution. Lower Risk.
We help operationally focused private equity firms accelerate portfolio company performance by strengthening leadership teams during critical growth and post-acquisition stages.
Post-close execution depends on more than strategy, it depends on people. Leadership gaps, unclear accountabilities, and team misalignment are common failure points that derail growth plans. In the first 12–24 months post-acquisition, human capital risks can quietly erode even the strongest investment thesis.
PowerUp Leadership partners with private equity firms to:
- Strengthen CEO and C-suite alignment post-close
- Build leadership bench strength to support aggressive growth targets
- Accelerate leadership onboarding and role clarity during transitions
- Improve executive team decision-making, delegation, and resilience
- Support sustainable leadership structures that reduce execution risk
Our programs integrate seamlessly with your operating cadence, offering flexible, targeted leadership development without adding internal headcount.
How we work:
Step 1: Leadership Diagnostic
We assess alignment, leadership gaps, and talent readiness in the portfolio company’s senior team.
Step 2: Custom Leadership Support Plan
We co-design a targeted development roadmap that aligns leadership strengths to the portfolio’s growth and value creation plans.
Step 3: Integrated Coaching and Talent Transformation
We work discreetly with executives and functional leaders to accelerate capability, decision-making speed, and team cohesion.
Why PowerUp Leadership:
Tailored to Portfolio Needs
No generic programs, every engagement is custom-built to fit the portfolio company’s goals, stage, and culture.
Post-Acquisition Expertise
We understand the unique pressures leaders face after a transaction and how to quickly rebuild trust, clarity, and momentum.
Flexible Engagement Models
We offer scalable coaching and advisory support, from intensive post-close work to longer-term leadership scaling projects.
Embedded Partnership, Not Oversight
Our role is to strengthen the leadership team without disrupting management autonomy, enhancing execution, not replacing it.
Testimonials:
"After a strategic acquisition, PowerUp Leadership helped align the new CEO and executive team within 90 days, resulting in faster implementation of the first-year growth initiatives and improved team retention metrics."
- CEO, Technology Firm
Are leadership gaps slowing your portfolio’s growth?
Let’s explore how we can help strengthen leadership alignment, accelerate execution, and protect value across your investments.
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