Private equity plays a powerful role in shaping how companies grow, operate, and create value — but what really happens behind the scenes? In this session, we’ll unpack how PE investors think about strategy, value creation, and execution — from growing consumer businesses to transforming global companies. Whether you work in consulting, finance, or operations, you’ll gain a clear, insider view of how investment decisions translate into growth, transformation, and returns.

**What You’ll Learn**

* How private equity firms create value beyond financial engineering.
* The 3 principles that drive every successful investment.
* What happens after an acquisition — from value creation plans to execution.
* Lessons from real deals and exits, across growth equity, buy-and-build, and LBOs.
* How consultants, finance professionals, and operators can better align to investor thinking.

**Who Should Attend**

* Finance, consulting, and strategy professionals interested in how PE works.
* Startup founders and operators curious about investment and scaling.
* Anyone who wants a practical understanding of how private equity creates value.

**Facilitator**
**[Hubert Dagbo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubertdagbo/)** – Director of Digital Strategy at Alvarez & Marsal and former investor at Development Partners International, where he led digital transformation and value creation initiatives across growth and buyout portfolios.

**Format**
60-minute Lunch & Learn session:

* 30-minute presentation with real-world case studies
* 30-minute Q&A and open discussion

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