Carve-out and Post-Acquisition Integration for a Premium Cosmetics Brand

Mission Overview

Context

Following an acquisition, the group needed to separate the brand from its former operating environment while ensuring business continuity. The program ran under a Transitional Services Agreement (TSA) with a fixed end date, requiring tight cross-functional coordination, clear governance, and disciplined execution to achieve operational autonomy.

What We Built

Key Deliverables

• Program governance pack including steerco format, reporting cadence, decision and escalation rules
• Integrated master plan with cross-workstream dependencies and cutover checkpoints
• TSA exit tracker with service scope, transition actions, owners, and readiness status
• RAID framework with mitigation plans and executive reporting
• ERP readiness support including requirements clarification and cross-functional alignment

How We Worked

• Weekly operating rhythm with workstream leads and structured executive checkpoints
• Dependency-first planning focused on the TSA end date
• Clear ownership on decisions to keep delivery moving
• Hands-on coordination across internal teams and external partners

Results

• Controlled and timely TSA exit with clear readiness validation
• Improved leadership visibility on progress, risks, and decisions
• Reduced delivery friction through strong governance and PMO discipline
• Enabled operational autonomy for the acquired brand post-transition

Transformation Director, Premium Cosmetics Group