Post-merger integration

Post-merger integration for an international shipping technology firm.

International Privately-owned business with operations in 6 countries
Manufacturer of compliance solutions to the maritime industry
The organisation going through significant change
Acquisition of a £15m turnover business in Canada
New strategic direction focussing on digital capabilities- both internally (new ERP system) and externally (greater focus on digital products)
New company name and launch of the new brand
Requirement of a Strategic Integration Plan focussed on year 1 post-acquisition and a high-level plan for years 2 and 3
Project to be completed within the first 100 days post-acquisition

Mobilisation of 12 workstreams to help formulate, prepare and deliver the plan for achieving both the workstream and project objectives
Designed and delivered two marketing and branding workshops for the senior leadership team to develop the brand promise, vision statement, mission statement and brand values of the new organisation
Designed and delivered staff survey and focus group workshops to develop the cultural values of the newly created organisation
Reporting to the Steering Committee on a twice-weekly basis

Large scale project completed in 12 weeks and one week ahead of the agreed deadline.
3-year plan for the integration of the two companies
Launch of a new company name and brand
Launch of a new website and collateral
Integration and upgrade of the ERP system
Development of a 5-year product road map
Identified synergy savings of £4.5 million per annum
Development of reporting dashboards to allow management to track progress and performance of the plan over the next 3 years

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