Intergrating Companies

Merger & integration

CONTEXT

Merger of two specialist vehicle manufacturers: one owned by an investment company, the other a fourth-generation family business. Strategically a good match, with overlap in operations. Each has its own factories and suppliers.

ROLE

General manager responsible for post-merger integration: blending the two company cultures. Maximise benefits of synergy, create single company with an agile and streamlined organisation.

RESULT

Integration completed within prescribed time period. Closure of redundant sites. Production processes and management systems integrated. Formation of new organisational structure. Activities and departments combined resulting in maximum benefit from merger.