OpEx Awards

Rodolfo Spielmann, managing director and head of Latin America at CPP Investments, on building long-term value and relationships with family-led firms.

To avoid hindering long-term growth, portfolio companies trimming budgets must first rework human capital strategies, says Matt Brubaker FMG Leading’s CEO.

With decades of experience in the private equity industry between them, this year’s judges combed through the awards submissions across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA.

Affinity was instrumental in enabling Velocity Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia’s loyalty programme, to expand its redemption offers for members through a series of partnerships.

Store numbers increased more than 40-fold at LBX Pharmacy as EQT harnessed growth opportunities in the Chinese market.

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Zarbee’s Naturals was transformed from its origins as a paediatric cough solution to a leading natural health and wellness platform.

Warehouse automation business Transnorm was transformed under IK Investment Partners’ ownership, doubling revenues and tripling profits.

All three winners significantly revamped the company leadership in different ways.