ENGAGEMENT MODEL
Fast, flexible, and purpose-built for middle market private equity.
An execution partner that flexes to the deal, the timeline, and the operating reality on the ground.
Led by Ryan Holden, Senior Director
Ryan Holden leads our client engagement strategy – maintaining close relationships with PE sponsors, credit funds, and advisors. He ensures engagements align to the deal timeline, operational priorities, and sponsor expectations, all critical to our engagement model success.
A Model Built on Performance
ETONIEN was purpose-built for middle market private equity — where execution, not strategy decks, drives value. Our consultants roll up their sleeves, integrate quickly, and perform from Day One. This hands-on approach ensures every engagement directly improves company results and advances overall fund performance.
Platform
One firm. Three disciplines. Finance, HR, and Operations connected under a single platform that rolls up seamlessly to the CFO and drives cross-functional execution at every stage of the investment lifecycle.
People
A leadership team and national network of interim executives and specialists, private equity fluent and situationally ready to lead in complex, time-critical environments.
Process
A systematic approach designed for speed, scalability, and accountability – enabling sponsors to scale support up or down and engage at any stage of the lifecycle.
Why it Fits Middle Market Private Equity
Middle market sponsors need an execution partner that can flex to the deal, the timeline, and the operating reality on the ground. ETONIEN’s engagement model delivers exactly that – sponsor-aligned coverage, curated talent, and executive-led delivery – giving private equity firms and operators the ability to scale support up or down and engage at any stage of the investment lifecycle.
When to Engage
We deliver interim and project-based operators at critical moments across the full M&A lifecycle.
Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence
- Assessments and Implementation Planning
- Finance
- HR
- Ops / Supply Chain
Post-Acquisition Optimization
- “Day 1” CFO or Controller (Finance)
- HCM System Implementation (HR)
- Value Stream Mapping (Ops)
Growth
- Add-on Integration Support (Finance)
- HCM System Optimization (HR)
- Working Capital & Margin Improvement (Ops)
- Technology Implementation PMO (Ops)
Maturity or Distress
- Turnaround CFO (Finance)
- Network Optimization (Ops)
- Cost Out strategy & implementation
Exit
- Value Enhancement (Finance)
- Employee Communications (HR)
- Minimizing Opex (Ops)
- EBITDA Rationalization
ETONIEN specializes in delivering interim and project-based operators in finance, HR, and operations at critical moments across the full M&A lifecycle.
Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence
- Assessments and Implementation Planning
- Finance
- HR
- Ops / Supply Chain
Post-Acquisition Optimization
- “Day 1” CFO or Controller (Finance)
- HCM System Implementation (HR)
- Value Stream Mapping (Ops)
Growth
- Add-on Integration Support (Finance)
- HCM System Optimization (HR)
- Working Capital & Margin Improvement (Ops)
- Technology Implementation PMO (Ops)
Maturity or Distress
- Turnaround CFO (Finance)
- Network Optimization (Ops)
- Cost Out strategy & implementation
Exit
- Employee Communications
- Employee Communications (HR)
- Minimizing Opex (Ops)
- EBITDA Rationalization
Pre-Acquisition Diligence
- HR risk and workforce exposure analysis
- TSA structure and planning
Post-Close Execution
- Payroll and benefits continuity
- Interim HR leadership
- System migration and data integrity
Growth Phase
- HRIS and HCM platform expansion
- Recruiting process and policy standardization
- Total rewards and compensation modeling
Maturity or Distress
- Compliance remediations
- Retention programs and org redesign
- Leadership backfill or restructuring
Exit Preparation
- HR documentation and diligence support
- Employee communications
- Post-close leadership transitions
From Model to Execution
Case Studies
Selected Success Stories Across the Deal Spectrum
From carve-outs and integrations to distressed turnarounds and roll-up strategies, our case studies highlight measurable impact across portfolio companies.
Client Engagements
Track Record Across Industries, Deal Types, and Functions
With 1,000+ engagements across 75+ PE firms, our experience spans founder transitions, operational turnarounds, and everything in between.
ETONIEN is the force multiplier behind portfolio company success.
Contact our client coverage team to discuss how we can support your next transaction or transformation.