Lenz Theodor

Background

About Lenz Theodor

Strategy and finance professional with over twelve years of enterprise-wide performance transformation and M&A experience covering a number of cross-border and domestic transactions ranging from $250 million to greater than $15 billion in value. Notable engagements include: • Market-entry strategy for ~$2.5B European manufacturer seeking to enter the US • Strategy redesign and business model transformation for ~$300M EdTech business to address stagnant growth • M&A strategy for an enterprise AI solutions provider to sell non-core assets • Performance diagnostic for a $500M+ subscription-based business to improve unit economics • Rapid value creation diligence for a $7B consumer goods manufacturer to evaluate a potential acquisition target • Pricing strategy for a $10B+ global service provider to improve profitability • Procurement and supply chain spend optimization for a Fortune 500 food manufacturer to optimize margin • Global sourcing strategy for a Fortune 50 retailer to address US-China trade tension • 1-to-1 marketing strategy for a leading US automaker to manage rising consumer expectations • Go-to-market (GTM) organizational and operating model redesign for $8B+ food and beverage manufacturer to support growth objectives • Operating model transformation as part of a three-way merger to improve efficiency and build scale • Synergy identification and realization for a $6B merger in the gaming industry to execute deal thesis • Pro-bono: Monetization strategy for a nonprofit FinTech startup to support a new product launch Specialties: Strategic Planning, Performance Improvement, P&L Optimization, Data Analytics, Financial Analysis, Growth Strategy, Business Transformation, M&A Strategy, Go-to-market Strategy. Other technical knowledge and skills: • Passed CFA Level II • Proficient in complex financial modeling • Experience with SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI, web scraping