IPO Activity: Global Momentum & Regional DivergenceIn a Capital – Constrained Market
While the U.S. IPO market in 2025 has remained selective and valuation-disciplined, global IPO activity has rebounded. Across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe, capital markets reopened more consistently as inflation stabilized and rate expectations improved. Globally, IPO proceeds increased by approximately 39% YOY in 2025 compared with 2024, signaling a healthier and […]
5 Signs Your Company Could Benefit from Interim Leadership
Most companies don’t wake up one day and decide they need an interim executive. It usually becomes clear over time. Growth creates complexity. Strategic initiatives stall. Leaders get stretched too thin. Something starts to feel stuck. Interim and fractional leaders are often the fastest way to regain momentum without adding permanent headcount too quickly. Here […]
Fractional vs. Interim Executive: What’s the Difference and Which One Does Your Company Actually Need?
You’ve recognized the gap. A key leadership seat is empty or maybe it never existed in the first place and your business is feeling it. Someone mentions bringing in a fractional executive. Someone else suggests an interim. The terms get used interchangeably in the same meeting, and no one pushes back. Here’s how to tell […]
When to bring in a turnaround executive.The warning signs are there, is anyone acting?
In PE-backed advanced manufacturing, the difference between a company that hits its EBITDA targets and one that blows through runway often comes down to a single question: did leadership recognize the warning signs early enough and did they act? The answer, more often than not, is no. Not because operators aren’t paying attention. But because […]
What European Companies Get Wrong About U.S. Market Entry
The U.S. market is one of the most attractive opportunities in the world — and one of the most unforgiving. Every year, European manufacturers, consumer goods brands, and industrial companies arrive with strong products, solid balance sheets, and ambitious growth plans. Many of them struggle. Not because their products aren’t good. Because they underestimate how […]
Why Middle Market Companies Are Rebenchmarking Executive Pay
Over the last several years, middle market companies have faced significant changes in labor costs, leadership expectations, operational complexity, and growth pressure. As a result, many organizations are reevaluating how executive compensation is structured and whether their current leadership model still aligns with the company’s stage of growth. For many businesses, compensation benchmarking is no […]
When Quarterly Board Meetings Become Weekly Operating Reviews
Across industries, executive teams are reporting a noticeable change in how boards engage with management. Board meetings that were traditionally held on a quarterly cadence are increasingly supplemented by monthly, bi-weekly, and, in some cases, weekly operating reviews. At the same time, the scope of board involvement appears to be expanding beyond traditional governance responsibilities. […]
Your Production Problem May Actually Be a Production Planning Problem
We’re seeing the same issue come up repeatedly with U.S. manufacturers in the $30 million to $75 million revenue range. The company has grown, sometimes quickly. There are more customers, more SKUs, more purchase orders and more jobs moving through the plant. They usually have an ERP. The problem is that the business isn’t always […]
Building U.S. Manufacturing Operations: Why the First Leadership Hires Matter
For international manufacturers expanding into the United States, early leadership decisions can shape operational performance, organizational culture, and long-term success. Establishing manufacturing operations in the United States presents significant opportunities for international companies. Proximity to customers, access to new markets, and the development of domestic supply chains can all support long-term growth. However, launching a […]