Our Philosophy
WE HELP YOU WIN.
Strategy is a set of integrated choices that positions your firm to win and deliver superior financial returns.
In today’s world of generic, commoditised and ineffective strategies, company owners and boards are well-served to go back to the basics and challenge themselves whether their strategy allows them to win and deliver superior financial returns. We can help you to achieve both these objectives.
We will work with you and your board to identify the critical uncertainties underpinning your strategy or a major investment and will work with you to create the conditions for success, whilst building deep consensus amongst key stakeholders in the process.
Through working with us you will either double down on your chosen direction with renewed confidence or walk away timeously from a deal or initiative that will destroy value in the long term.
We value long term relationships and will assist you to implement strategic programs and initiatives that are complex and outside your organisation's comfort zones.
Our Value Proposition
Unbiased, impartial and truthful
We will always remain impartial, will tell you what you need to hear, not necessarily what you want to hear
Exclusive, Confidential, discreet and in the background
We will not work for your direct competitors and have mastered the art of staying out of the limelight
No jargon, no frameworks
We won’t waste your or our time, we speak like executives, not consultants and we don’t sell you methodologies, but provide you with real answers
Cost effective and Success-based billing
We are willing to share risk and reward and provide a full money back guarantee (subject to agreement)
Our Experts
Gerhard Prinsloo
Founder
Strategy and Business Transformation credentials
M&A, Post Merger Integration credentials
Highly entrepreneurial board member, executive and advisor yielding measurable and significant shareholder value appreciation. Operating at highest level at the intersection of Strategy, complex M&A, and Business Transformation. Ability to effectively operate in diverse cultural and business environments – Middle East, North America, Europe, Russia/CIS, Asia, Africa, working with principals and executive leadership.
In my own words:
During my career I have managed to contribute substantially to the strategic and operational transformation of leading companies resulting in significant value accretion for shareholders. I have been blessed with the ability to build long term, trusted relationships based on integrity and impartiality. I thrive under complexity and ambiguity; therefore, I have spent a large part of my career dealing with complex large-scale projects (Post merger-integration, Business Transformation, Special situations M&A) and strategy development where the answers are not obvious.
What others say about me
Colleagues
Gerhard's intellect is inspiring, he is always multiple steps ahead of the client and is able to challenge them to think about things differently. He's also a lot of fun to work with!
Gerhard is a seasoned business leader who has maintained focus on a challenging client when most others would have withered. He always puts the clients' interests first and has earned the right to be a trusted advisor and has earned outstanding client feedback.
Clients
Your leadership on this program has been nothing short of exceptional Gerhard. Thank you for all your hard work and intellect applied to this very complex program.
When I saw the preliminary numbers you presented to the Executive, I thought to myself ‘this is Gerhard.’ This would not have been possible without you, and we recognize the huge impact you made.
- I attribute the success of this project to three C’s: Commitment, Collaboration, and Courage Collaboration between all JV partners
- Commitment to delivering quality results on time despite the huge complexities
- Courage to speak up about the potential risks involved with the chosen strategy
Areas of expertise
Strategy/ Post Merger Integration/ M&A/ Business Transformation/ Digitalization/ HSE/ Risk Management/ Board Membership and Governance
Qualifications and Certifications
B.Com (Economics) - University of Pretoria, South Africa
B.Com (Honns) Economics -cum laude -University of Pretoria, South Africa
IMAA - Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions & Alliances. CPMI - Certified Post Merger Integration Expert. Charter Nr 3010
SSGI - Six Sigma Global Institute. LSSBB. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional. ID Nr 71074399
CCLM - Canadian College for Leadership & Management. CSP - Certified Strategy Professional. Certificate Nr. CSP 34479
Strategy Advisory Board - Certified Strategy Officer
Pieter Maritz
Partner
Pieter is a Global Automotive Executive, experienced both within OEMs and Retail environments and currently serves as an Advisor to the Roland Berger Expert Group. He held various Head Quarter and Regional Executive Management positions with the BMW Group, Audi and Nissan in South Africa, the USA, Germany and the Middle East. During the past 18 months, he has been contracted by Arthur D. Little, Ernst & Young and Roland Berger Management Consulting, as an Expert Advisor on various automotive projects across the MENA Region and has successfully completed the assignments with the companies and clients. He has participated in several proposals as an External Consultant for MSX International, GP Strategies and Partners in Performance.
He has held leadership positions during 33 years as Sales Director, Marketing Director, Management Committee Member DND&CQ, Business Development Director and GM Marketing. His was employed by the BMW Group globally for 23 years in SA, USA, Germany and Middle East in Sales and Marketing Management and Business Process Re-Engineering Consultant roles (BMW Group Inhouse). His career also includes assignments as Director & Board positions at Audi ME, Nissan, Formula 1-X Franchising.
He offers principled and value-based leadership with well-developed people and communication skills supported by the knowledge and experience to implement and effectively execute operational strategies, maximizing growth, market share and revenue.
He is results orientated individual who delivers through teamwork, setting a clear vision, motivating enthusiasm, energy and commitment to success and acts as a catalyst in a team environment.
What others say about me
Working with Pieter was truly a challenge and a pleasure. His requirements were always demanding as was excellence in completing them. His knowledge of the automotive industry, his region, and people made each assignment both enjoyable and a learning experience. Pieter is always moving fast but with deep understanding of what the challenges are and what needs to be accomplished. He is a great leader of people and in seeing that everyone on the team, makes the best of the talent they possess!
I had the pleasure of working with Pieter in the past two periods. He is an exceptional leader and has in-depth knowledge of our industry, second to none. His vast experience accompanied with his outstanding skills and great personality makes him stand out from the rest. Fantastic achievement of his career is testimony to my high recommendation.
Working with Pieter has been a great learning experience.
Peter's ability to zero in on challenges and business issues while also balancing the broader strategic context is exceptional, he is simply a catalyst and a game changer wherever he is involved.
Areas of expertise
Sales and Marketing Management / Business Strategy / Business Process Re-engineering Consulting / Project Management / Leadership Coaching / Business Development / Customer Experience & Quality / Digital Customer Journey / Learning and Development Strategy/ Retail Operations / Team Building
Qualifications and Certifications
B.Com (Marketing)
- University of Pretoria, South Africa
B.Com (Honns) Marketing - -University of Pretoria
Harvard Profit Chain Program and Process Reengineering Consulting
Boston Consulting Basics of Management Consulting
Project Adventure USA Experiential Learning Qualification
BMW AG Senior Management Development Program
Global intercompany merging and cultural coaching
C Level Press Conference and Public Speaking Training
Nissan Global Customer Power 22 Program and Project Management
C Level Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Coaching Program