The Sync Executive Partners diagnostic

Sync-Align.

Executive alignment for value creation

A two-week, senior-led process that aligns PE-backed leadership teams to the investment thesis and the priorities that move it.

Diligence·Post-close·Transformation·Exit planning·Portfolio visibility

“Sync-Align helped us turn a leadership transition into an opportunity to reset and accelerate. It gave us a clear view of where we were strong, where we needed to improve, and — most importantly — where we needed to align. It helped turn that alignment into action, shaping new ways of working and a sharper execution framework to accelerate growth.

Chief Executive Officer, Symphony
Timeline
2 weeks
Kickoff to priority stack
Delivery
Senior-led
Operators, not analysts
For
Operators & investors
PE partners, CEOs, CFOs

It's like a McKinsey engagement you can actually use.

PE CFO

I wish I had this two years ago.

PE-backed CEO

You've built a portco operating system.

PE talent partner
The value creation engine

What comes out of two weeks.

Every engagement produces the same four artifacts. Figures below are from an illustrative engagement.

Platform overview

Assess → Sync → Align
Assess

Surfaces deep internal viewpoints against the individual investment thesis — not “peer benchmarks.”

Sync

Facilitated alignment sessions that drive clarity and sync the findings across the leadership team.

Align

Creates alignment tools to run the business — not a 25-slide deck.

8-pillar OBHA scores

Effectiveness / Criticality
Sponsor & strategy alignment Eff 69 · Crit 64
Leadership effectiveness & team health Eff 73 · Crit 62
Growth & market position Eff 52 · Crit 69
Finance governance & insight Eff 51 · Crit 63
Operational readiness & scalability Eff 66 · Crit 70

Execution roadmap

Priority → Clarify → Monitor
Priority
  • GTM model clarity and team role definition
  • Disciplined pricing & deal approval process
  • Customer feedback loop into product & ops
Clarify
  • Strategic priorities reinforced in decision-making
  • Leadership accountability across functions
  • Cultural health & engagement signals
Monitor
  • Operating cadence & meeting discipline
  • Retention in critical roles
  • Financial reporting & governance rhythm

KPI scorecard

Multi-year trajectory
Initiative2025202620272028
1-1 Finance governance$150M$180M$220M$270M
1-2 Commercial engine$240M$290M$345M$410M
1-3 Leadership alignment65%78%88%92%
1-4 Platform acceleration30%45%62%75%
1-5 Operational integration18%32%48%60%

Top 5 strengths

Highest effectiveness
Operating cadence drives timely decisions & measurable outcomes82
Retains best people — low unwanted attrition in critical roles82
Leadership roles & accountability are clear81
Priorities clearly communicated & referenced in decisions79
Financial discipline & reporting cadence support confident decisions77

Top 5 risks

High criticality, low effectiveness
Disciplined pricing & deal approval consistently followed23
GTM model is clearly defined & teams know their role27
Customer feedback is systematically collected and shapes builds35
Priorities clearly communicated & referenced in decisions39
Cultural health & employee engagement are strong39
The outcome

Exit deal metrics.

Target trajectory from an illustrative engagement — the shape of what a sequenced plan is built to move.

EBITDA
$25M → $60M
+140%
Multiple
8.5x → 11.0x
+2.5 turns
Enterprise value
$213M → $660M
+210%
IRR / MOIC
28% / 3.1x
Top quartile
Actionable
Company-specific intel
Built for the exit
EBITDA-friendly add back
Three tiers. One engine.

Pick where your portco is in the cycle.

Sync-Align is modular by design. Start with the engagement that lays out the game plan. Add senior leader 1-on-1s. Or run the whole thing, including the offsite where we drive the plan to outcome on-site. You only buy the layers you need.

Sync-Align Engagement

Strategic intelligence and the game plan that comes out of it.

Timeline2 weeks
LiftLight-touch
What's included
  • Sync-Align surveys + structured conversations
  • OBHA 8-pillar diagnostic with criticality/effectiveness scoring
  • KPI scorecard baseline + multi-year trajectory
  • Top 5 strengths + top 5 risks
  • Senior leadership team virtual planning session
  • Closed-door readout to CEO & sponsor

Engagement + Leader 1-on-1s

The same game plan, sharpened by a clear-eyed read on the leadership team.

Timeline3 weeks
LiftTargeted
What's included
  • Everything in the Sync-Align Engagement
  • Senior leader 1-on-1 interviews
  • Leadership team profile + role-fit analysis
  • Watch items + intervention recommendations
  • Confidential leadership readout to CEO & sponsor

Engagement + 1-on-1s + Offsite facilitation

The plan, the leadership read, and we're on-site to drive it to outcome.

LiftFull engagement
What's included
  • Everything in the Sync-Align Engagement
  • Everything in Leader 1-on-1s
  • Facilitated leadership offsite (1–2 days, on-site or virtual)
  • Pre-offsite alignment artifacts & agenda
  • Post-offsite priority stack & 90-day operating cadence
  • Governance rhythm + KPI scorecard handoff

Two weeks from now, your team could be running the system.

Twenty minutes is enough to figure out where your portco is in the cycle and which tier matches. No pitch — just clarity.