WHO IS STRATEGY Through SYNERGY?

Our goal is simple – to help our clients both envision and achieve their full potential, leading to measurable results at both the top and bottom line.

Our firm has a demonstrated track record of success, helping organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries and business models.

Each organization faces different challenges on the path to success. We help our clients remove roadblocks and effectively navigate the corporate lifecycle.

Our seasoned professionals have the experience you need and always have your best interests at heart.

STRATEGY Through SYNERGY EXPERIENCE

ENERGY

GROWTH
STRATEGY

GROWTH
STRATEGY

Created a transformational ten-year growth strategy for the Board of Directors at a $3B energy storage business, generating 5X revenue and 6X EBITDA growth. Developed corresponding strategies for individual lines of business, as well as a new business case for market entry into recycling. Established PMO to govern implementation of 50+ strategic initiatives, implementing performance dashboard. Created an internal change management program to cascade new strategy and provided external messaging for investor relations.

INTERNATIONAL
EXPANSION

INTERNATIONAL
EXPANSION

Evaluated international growth opportunity for a domestic energy efficient lighting business, ultimately prioritizing Southeast Asia. Led expansive market development program in region, including partnership with Energy Policy and Planning offices, as well as other regulatory officials regarding energy policy legislation. Stood up commercial distribution channel and worked with engineering to adapt products to local standards.

ENERGY
CONSULTING

ENERGY
CONSULTING

Took on interim leadership role as Managing Director of Consulting for a non-profit energy consulting firm delivering clean energy solutions to B2G/B2B/B2C. Assisted executive team in navigating strategic and structural shifts. Helped practice area leads scale clean transportation, flexible grid, building decarbonization and strategic energy management lines of business. Implemented OPEX programs to calibrate resource utilization, improve core processes, tools and systems and address talent retention.

SUSTAINABILITY
PROGRAM

SUSTAINABILITY
PROGRAM

Provided strategic support for Chief Sustainability Officer of F50 healthcare organization to develop and implement an enterprise level ESG strategy, creating a unified set of priorities for carbon emissions, renewable electricity, water consumption and recycling. Engaged senior leaders across pharm, medical devices and consumer businesses to spark innovative thinking around sustainable products.

TELECOM

ACCOUNT
MANAGEMENT

ACCOUNT
MANAGEMENT

Designed and implemented an organization wide strategic account management program for portfolio of top telecom accounts equating to $10B and accounting for 80% of revenue. Assisted account managers in developing robust account growth strategies and execution plans including market overview, competitive analysis, relationship mapping, opportunity analysis and funnel sizing.

ACQUISITION
INTEGRATION

ACQUISITION
INTEGRATION

Worked alongside corporate deal team at a $50B telecommunications company to execute a strategic divestiture. Repackaged and re-pitched business to targeted buyers. Successfully executed $1B transaction. Subsequently assisted buyer with acquisition integration, rationalizing products, technology and functional processes while retaining top talent and preserving culture across both organizations.

CONTRACT
NEGOTIATION

CONTRACT
NEGOTIATION

Assisted $22B regional telecommunications company with renegotiation of their two largest partnership contracts, an $800M video services provision agreement and a $150M internet services agreement. Significantly enhanced deal economics, reduced risk and created operational efficiency.

CORPORATE
RESTRUCTURE

CORPORATE
RESTRUCTURE

Assisted $50B global telecom equipment manufacturer in a corporate restructuring program to separate the organization into two publicly traded entities, a B2C and a B2B business. Led large-scale operational disintegration program, working with all functional areas of the business to ensure stand-alone processes and systems and overall independence. Separation led to 28% stock appreciation.

HEALTHCARE

MERGERS AND

ACQUISITIONS

MERGERS AND

ACQUISITIONS

Developed M&A due diligence and acquisition integration process for fast growing and highly acquisitive $500M home healthcare services provider, streamlining process complexity and reducing timeline. Also assisted in identifying and integrating new entities.

COST SAVINGS
PROGRAM

COST SAVINGS
PROGRAM

Led large-scale cost savings initiative for $80B healthcare organization to transform ~1000 office, manufacturing, distribution and R&D lab sites worldwide, significantly reducing total cost of ownership by $550M. Coordinated hundreds of cost savings initiatives across real estate, property management, engineering and project management to achieve goal of optimizing portfolio.

TALENT
DEVELOPMENT

TALENT
DEVELOPMENT

Partnered with HR to develop a GROW talent enablement program. Identified core and specialist competencies necessary to achieve business objectives, matched current talent capabilities with business needs and created competency building tools and development plans for each employee, utilizing education, training, mentoring and on-the-job experience stretch assignments. Program ensured business had skills necessary for future success and also significantly improved morale, retention and employee engagement ratings.

CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS

PRODUCT
INNOVATION

PRODUCT
INNOVATION

Developed stage gate process for consumer products company, vetting R&D and CAPEX expenditures on new product development. Created cross functional forum with regular cadence and led review of launch planning process and projects at various stages of development from concept to commercialization.

ORGANIC
GROWTH

ORGANIC
GROWTH

Devised strategy to reposition €3B food & beverage ingredient brand by committing to make foods healthier with innovation in the areas of weight management, digestive health and heart health. Grew revenue by 250% through a combination of organic and inorganic development, by reprioritizing R&D efforts and initiating an open innovation program. Successfully commercialized with major CPG customers several revolutionary products which reduced fat, sugar and salt, winning innovation awards around the world.

NEW PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT

NEW PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT

Led commercialization of an innovative, seed-based flavor system for $1.4B flavors and fragrances brand. Worked with R&D on technology enhancements, partnered with applications on use cases and targeted relevant food and beverage CPG customers. Successfully launched product in the market.

SERVICES

GROWTH
STRATEGY

GROWTH
STRATEGY

Developed three-year growth strategy for €9B services company, refreshing current line of business strategies by segmenting current customers and performing VoC, conducting competitive analysis and rationalizing product and service portfolios to make investment and partnership decisions.

DISTRIBUTION
STRATEGY

DISTRIBUTION
STRATEGY

Assisted $40B endowment non-profit organization in developing global distribution strategy for a new, revolutionary micronutrient technology to help remediate malnutrition in Asia, India and Africa. Established partnerships with international aid organizations as well as local food companies to get product to market.

PROCESS
INNOVATION

PROCESS
INNOVATION

Drove innovation initiative utilizing Fast Track methodology to proactively identify inefficiencies in current business operations. Resulted in standardized engineering design solutions utilizing smart building technology to significantly reduce costs. Also yielded idea for new co-working space for both rapidly expanding and contracting businesses, generating flexibility and real estate savings.

PRODUCT
COMMERCIALIZATION

PRODUCT
COMMERCIALIZATION

Provided commercialization assistance for $700M gaming company launching a new, revolutionary product offering. Performed competitive market analysis on products with similar features and functionality and analyzed ROI to casino customers. Developed value-based pricing strategy to attract consumers and better position games in key areas on casino floor.