
Energy and industrials
We have a strong track record in both strategy and execution in the following sectors:

Case studies
Our recent work includes the following engagements:
Situation
Approach
Impact
The Ampersand way
Commercial & functional organisation
Our clients were achieving fast growth, including acquisitions, and needed to maximise commercial synergies and overall effectiveness
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We aligned the management team on strategic vision and agreed design criteria for the new model
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We proposed options and facilitated decisions around new operating model, as well as detailed of key elements in the new organisation
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An implementation roadmap was agreed and included initiatives were set up to deliver quick wins
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New organisation implemented within a year, including new product management support roles
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Strong alignment around new model and organisation
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Clear way forward and momentum thanks to both roadmap and quick wins initiatives
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Mission delivered ‘part time’ to accommodate team calendar
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Focus on workshop preparation, facilitation and decision making
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Industry expert input on commercial best practice
Strategic Diagnostic
A smart energy device business line was under performing and not delivering synergies with the wider division
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We engaged management, sales and users to rapidly assess root causes
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We redefined customer proposition, sales model and identified organisational gaps
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We aligned all key stakeholders on way forward
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Momentum was restored with strong alignment on proposition and commercial model
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Immediate actions were taken to remove organisational blockers
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A sprint diagnostic and recommendations in six weeks, including 30+ interviews and client case studies in various geographies
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A flexible team kick starting with four consultants then ramped down to two to facilitate final alignment
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Combination of industry and retail knowledge in our team to accelerate thinking
Operational Performance
A diversified energy company kept missing operational targets across its portfolio
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We rapidly diagnosed weaknesses in performance management process and operational capability
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We helped the asset teams develop improvement plans with targets rooted into performance analysis
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We monitored and supported delivery, assisted initiatives and embedded new tools and processes to support operational discipline
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Thorough performance conversations cascading from leadership team to frontline
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Capability improvement including new in house team to support sustained impact
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£100m+ benefits delivered in the first two years
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Strong engagement and mobilisation of leadership to drive the change
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Flexible support from 4 embedded contractors with progressive hiring and training of in-house team
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Successfully replaced a big firm project failing to get buy in
Please contact greg@ampersand.partners for industry specific case studies and capabilities, we’d love the chance to explore how we could help you and your team.

Energy & Industrials team
With a strong mix of consulting and line management roles, and a breadth of functional and cross-sector experience, we have the expertise and commitment to help crack almost any problem you may be facing.
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Energy, Aerospace and industrials specialist with expertise in strategy development, operating models, overhead cost reduction, operational excellence and transformation
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Formerly Project Lead at Booz & Company and Roland Berger
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MBA, Kellogg School of Management
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MA Economics, Sciences Po, Paris
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Energy, defence and industrials specialist with expertise in strategy, organisation and operational improvement
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Formerly Principal at Booz & Company
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MBA with distinction from London Business School
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M.Eng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Design & Management (first class)
Douwe Tideman
Associated expert
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Senior advisor with 25+ years in the oil & gas sector, formerly head of the upstream practice of Booz & Company in Europe & Middle East
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Held management positions in both majors and E&P start-ups
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MBA INSEAD
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MSc. and BSc. (distinction) – Offshore Engineering, Delft University of Technology