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Interim Value Creation & Exit Programme Director
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Interim Value Creation & Exit Programme Director
Location: London (Hybrid)
Day Rate: £1,500–£2,000 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract Length: Initial assignment with potential extension
Start: ASAP
We're partnering with a leading Tier 1 private equity investor seeking an exceptional Interim Value Creation & Exit Programme Director to work directly within a priority portfolio company.
Working closely with the CEO, CFO, executive leadership team, and PE investment team, you will lead the value creation agenda and programme management of a major exit process, helping maximise enterprise value and ensure the business is fully prepared for a successful transaction.
This is a high-profile, hands-on role requiring significant transaction experience, commercial judgement, and the credibility to operate across both the portfolio company and private equity shareholder.
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- Drive key value creation initiatives ahead of exit.
- Lead and coordinate the overall exit programme and integrated plan.
- Align management, the PE sponsor, and external advisers around key priorities.
- Develop the equity story, business plan, and value creation narrative.
- Coordinate financial, commercial, legal, tax, and operational diligence preparation.
- Manage transaction materials, including management presentations and supporting analysis.
- Lead cross-functional teams and drive delivery against demanding timelines.
- Manage investment banks, lawyers, accountants, and other external advisers.
- Prepare senior management for buyer and investor meetings.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and critical decisions and drive timely resolution.
- Provide clear reporting to the executive team and PE shareholder.
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Candidate Profile
- 15+ years' experience across investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, corporate development, or related senior roles.
- Proven track record leading major M&A, IPO, or complex exit processes.
- Strong understanding of the full transaction lifecycle, from exit preparation through diligence, marketing, and execution.
- Experience working directly with CEOs, CFOs, Boards, and senior PE professionals.
- Exceptional programme management, financial analysis, valuation, and business planning skills.
- Experience managing multiple senior stakeholders and external advisers.
- Strong commercial judgement and understanding of enterprise value drivers.
- Comfortable operating with authority in high-pressure, complex, and ambiguous environments.
- Experience within a PE-backed portfolio company, particularly across value creation or exit preparation, highly desirable.
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