A.J. Wilson

Partner
Consumer Products, Technology, Telecommunications
“The best way to predict the future is to create it” – Peter Drucker

About A.J.

A.J. is a C-suite executive with 30+ years international experience in top management, M&A activity, corporate strategic planning, P&L management, strategic marketing, cultural integration post merger, and turnaround situations. He has particular expertise in increasing value in P/E held or family/privately held capital equipment companies serving customers in high tech semiconductor manufacturing, leading to 3 successful acquisitions and 2 exit events. A.J. builds cross functional relationships to shift companies from engineering to market focus, resulting in sustained, profitable growth and value creation.

Client Results

RESULT #1: Led newly acquired semiconductor assembly company growth at 22.4% CAGR, doubling revenue in 3 years, exceeding all corporate revenue and profit goals for 3 years running. Combined companies achieved record revenue and profit with gross margins 67% above industry average.

RESULT #2: Increased revenue from 92% to 137% of budgeted goals and delivered $11 million profit improvement on $260 million revenue in a national retail chain enterprise with 400 company owned stores and 8000 affiliates, leading to successful sale to a strategic buyer.

RESULT #3: Developed and executed new marketing, branding, and market development strategies across newly integrated technology companies, launching 3 new product lines utilizing combined technologies, leading to 25% market share gain.

Areas of
Engagement

  • Firm Strategy and Positioning
  • Leadership
  • Customer Experience
  • Innovation
  • Buy Side Acquisition Prep
  • Sell Side Exit prep
  • Supply Chain

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