Tom joined AlixPartners in 2021 to bring his more than 25 years of experience to partner with clients looking to transform their business and manage through disruptions – from developing step-change growth opportunities and shaping the portfolio, to solving critical issues and improving how the business is organized and operates.
He is an energetic leader who has driven multiple large-scale transformations as both an executive and a consultant, and has built a reputation for being a strong problem solver and trusted thought partner to leadership teams.
As an executive on the frontlines, Tom led strategy and was the chief of staff for several multi-billion-dollar businesses where he drove the overall business agenda, developed the growth path, led M&A and partnerships, and solved some of the largest roadblocks and disruptions facing the business. In his most recent role, he was based in Johannesburg, South Africa leading Strategy, Marketing and Corporate Operations for Cummins in Africa & the Middle East.
Tom was also a Corporate Strategy leader at a large enterprise software company where he helped shape its growth beyond its core legacy offering. Early in his career, he spent nearly a decade at McKinsey & Company as an analyst and consultant serving Automotive, Industrial, Private Equity and Public Sector clients.
His work spans across Automotive, Transportation, Industrial, Energy, and Technology sectors, with special emphasis on growth, M&A / JVs / divestments, portfolio management, business turnarounds, and cost reduction.
Tom is one of the firms’ leading experts in Commercial Vehicles and Off-Highway Equipment, and has deep expertise in Automotive Retailing, Wholesaling, and the Aftermarket.
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