Our Projects
Context
A global mining conglomerate with over $20 billion in capital projects was under investor pressure to strengthen capital discipline and enhance returns on deployed capital.
Action
Our Consultants led a capital portfolio optimization effort. We conducted a rigorous due diligence on over 100 active and proposed capital projects, assessed alignment with business strategy, and facilitated senior leadership discussions to eliminate low-return initiatives.
Result
Optimized $1.5 billion in capital spend, improved portfolio ROI, and reallocated funds toward higher-value brownfield expansions and decarbonization retrofits.
ContextA large North American utility was facing rising operational expenditures while preparing for an upcoming rate case filing.
ActionWe supported the Electric and Gas business units with O&M (operations and maintenance) cost benchmarking, productivity diagnostics, and implementation of targeted cost levers across work management and procurement functions.
ResultDelivered 30% of the targeted $600M O&M savings within the first 12 months and enabled regulatory positioning with credible cost-reduction initiatives.
ContextA new owner of a U.S. football club sought to improve commercial performance and execution capabilities to reflect a more ambitious business strategy.
ActionOur Consultants partnered with the executive team to design and drive execution of a near-term impact roadmap—spanning ticketing, sponsorships, and stadium operations—while also coaching senior leaders on new performance routines.
ResultSupported the CEO in launching priority initiatives across business functions, improving revenue predictability and operational accountability.
ContextA major U.S. city was competing to host multiple FIFA World Cup matches and needed to craft a compelling bid to stand out against peer cities.
ActionOur Consultants worked with city leaders to develop a strategic bid narrative, cost-benefit analysis, and funding proposals, engaging private and public stakeholders to demonstrate the city’s readiness and value proposition.
ResultCity secured its bid to host 5–6 matches, strengthening its brand as a global events destination and unlocking infrastructure investment commitments.
ContextA national propane retailer was experiencing declining margins and fragmented cost management practices across its regional operations.
ActionOur Consultants led an effort to standardize procurement strategy. We built should-cost models, streamlined sourcing processes, and introduced category-level savings targets with governance routines for accountability.
ResultReduced procurement spend by 10–15% and increased profitability through disciplined cost management across key spend categories.
ContextA propane distributor with nationwide reach was undergoing a multi-year transformation to reduce costs and modernize its operations.
ActionOur consultants coordinated cross-functional execution across customer operations, procurement, and SG&A. We built initiative charters, aligned KPIs to leadership priorities, and supported execution sprints through a centralized transformation office.
ResultDelivered $250M in EBITDA uplift, standardized enterprise reporting, and built internal capabilities to sustain performance momentum.
ContextA large utility was facing significant capability gaps in its internal transformation team while scaling multiple initiatives across the business.
ActionOur consultants stepped in as interim leaders, coaching internal teams on execution management and establishing new routines for initiative tracking, executive updates, and PMO governance.
ResultThe client transitioned to full in-house ownership of the transformation, with improved initiative discipline and sustained delivery momentum.
ContextA U.S. government agency needed to manage a $1.5B project portfolio of infrastructure grants for disaster recovery and resilience upgrades.
ActionOur consultants supported PMO setup, implemented end-to-end tracking dashboards, and provided agile delivery support to expedite disbursements and meet compliance deadlines.
ResultAchieved on-time deployment of federal funds and improved transparency across state and local government stakeholders.
ContextA diversified mining company was under pressure to articulate its ESG ambition and translate it into actionable operational plans.
ActionOur consultants co-developed the ESG roadmap, aligning it to investor priorities and decarbonization targets. We integrated emissions tracking into capital project planning and advised on energy efficiency initiatives across sites.
ResultClient launched its first net-zero investment portfolio and secured stakeholder buy-in for a multi-year decarbonization program.
ContextAn integrated energy company needed to reassess its capital investment pipeline in light of new shareholder expectations around return discipline.
ActionOur consultants led a top-down capital allocation review. We reprioritized projects based on IRR, risk, and alignment with strategic goals—establishing governance guardrails for future investment decisions.
ResultClient reshaped its capital plan with a 20% uplift in average project returns and strengthened board confidence in investment strategy.
ContextA public-sector organization supporting minority-owned businesses was experiencing inconsistent service delivery across its regional offices.
ActionOur consultants redesigned the operating model, defined capability standards for regional leaders, and trained teams in coaching-based management practices.
ResultImproved client outcomes, reduced service delivery variability, and enabled leadership succession planning through stronger bench development.
ContextAn early-stage data analytics firm needed support in shaping its business strategy and identifying the most viable growth opportunities across verticals.
ActionOur consultants worked closely with the CEO to define the firm’s go-to-market model, assess market attractiveness across potential segments, and create a five-year financial projection to support investor conversations.
ResultEnabled a successful funding round and positioned the company to scale with a focused commercial roadmap and investor-grade financial narrative.
ContextA regulated utility was falling behind on a transformation effort aimed at modernizing its customer experience and internal processes.
ActionOur consultants stepped in to lead the execution office, accelerating progress across over 30 active initiatives. We also redesigned the initiative management process and introduced dashboards for senior visibility.
ResultThe transformation regained momentum, with 80% of initiatives back on track and new governance routines embedded across business units.
ContextA government-funded nonprofit was looking to digitize its operations to better serve underrepresented communities and measure long-term impact.
ActionOur consultants designed a performance measurement framework, advised on selecting a digital case management tool, and helped train field staff on using the platform.
ResultIncreased operational visibility and data-driven decision-making, allowing the nonprofit to track beneficiary outcomes in real time.
ContextA downstream oil and gas operator was preparing to disclose its first sustainability-linked financing plan and needed to establish credible ESG metrics.
ActionOur consultants developed KPIs aligned with global reporting standards, mapped data sources for emissions tracking, and advised on investor communications for ESG disclosures.
ResultClient successfully launched its financing program and improved its sustainability rating with third-party agencies.
ContextA tech-enabled service company was struggling with high leadership turnover and unclear roles during a period of rapid growth.
ActionOur consultants led an organizational health assessment, clarified role accountabilities, and coached the executive team to align on a new leadership operating model.
ResultImproved leadership stability and engagement scores, enabling the company to scale without loss of strategic cohesion.
ContextA U.S. state-level economic development agency was under pressure to improve transparency and impact of its investment attraction programs.
ActionOur consultants led a comprehensive review of capital deployment strategy, designed new KPIs for impact reporting, and facilitated stakeholder workshops to align on funding priorities.
ResultImproved ROI on state grants and tax incentives, and elevated public trust through clear, measurable reporting.
ContextA transmission and distribution operator needed to modernize its grid operations and reduce outage durations amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
ActionOur consultants assessed root causes of downtime, developed digital-enabled reliability levers, and supported execution of field force modernization initiatives.
ResultReduced average outage time by 15% and positioned the utility to meet regulatory performance targets.
ContextA mining client was facing delays and safety risks due to manual reporting and limited integration across its operational systems.
ActionOur consultants designed and piloted a digital twin platform to simulate operational bottlenecks and integrated it with predictive maintenance analytics to improve planning and safety.
ResultImproved throughput by 8%, reduced unscheduled downtime, and enhanced visibility across mining and processing operations.