Strategy & Transformation

We support private equity funds by providing transformation professionals to execute value creation programmes within portfolio companies. Leveraging a global network of current and former consultants, we source high-calibre talent with expertise in go-to-market, commercial, operational improvement, PMI and carve-outs to support CEOs and Operating Partners drive EBITDA value across the investment cycle.

Typical Roles Covered

Chief of Staff

MD / COO

PMO/PMI

M&A & Corporate Development

Chief Transformation Officer

VP Transformation

Meet the Strategy & Transformation Team

Dickon Cole

Director, Search
Dickon leads our Strategy & Transformation practice, hiring key CEO-1 permanent leadership positions across PE-backed businesses in Europe & the US. Dickon has spent 11 years leading senior searches across strategy, transformation and M&A for both private equity funds, their portfolios as well as corporate clients. His typical placements include Chief Transformation Officer, VP Transformation and Chief of Staff. Dickon has led senior leadership searches across a range of sectors and geographies, from ExCo leadership through to building out teams from the ground up. Outside of work, Dickon is a keen cook and enjoys travelling to as many new countries as possible.

Tom Shores

Vice President, Interim
Tom is focused on generalist value creation functions within private equity operations teams and their portfolio companies. Tom has spent over 10 years leading senior level interim and independent consulting engagements for private equity funds, portfolio companies, and other privately owned and corporate clients. Typical requirements include interim C-Suite and C-1 roles in transformation, carve-out/PMI, operations, and general management, as well as ad hoc strategy, pricing and M&A assignments. Tom has worked extensively with current and former strategy consultants across all sectors.

Natalie Milburn

Consultant, Search
Natalie is a Senior Consultant in Greco’s Strategy & Transformation Practice, focused on placing high-impact value creation talent into private equity-backed businesses. She specialises in hiring transformation leaders across PE portfolio companies, from Chief of Staff through to Chief Transformation Officer roles. She has worked across a range of industries, partnering with investors and management teams to find the right leaders to drive change, accelerate performance, and unlock value. She began her career in executive search focused on the mining industry, where she conducted site-based and corporate searches globally and worked on pre-investment due diligence projects for resource funds. Natalie holds a BA in Politics and Spanish from the University of Bristol. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys dining out with friends, reading, and painting.