Pavilion Session: The 3 Secrets to Value Creation in Private Equity

April 7, 2025 |
3:30 pm -
4:00 PM
Description

PE firms often chase value through financial engineering—but the real unlock lies in operational excellence. Join Damon Baker (former Danaher Operating Company President & Danaher Business System Executive) and Ephraim Starr (former Danaher General Counsel) as they reveal three powerful Lean secrets that top PE firms use to:

  • ✅ Accelerate EBITDA growth across portfolio companies
  • ✅ De-risk acquisitions through operational due diligence
  • ✅ Drive premium exits with sustainable improvements

Lean Focus helps PE firms turn Lean into a repeatable value-creation engine. If your firm isn’t leveraging Lean, you’re leaving money on the table. Don’t miss this session.

Speakers
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Ephraim Starr
Former General Counsel
KKR-Owned PCH Group and Danaher's Water Quality Platform
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Damon Baker
CEO
Lean Focus