M&A Transition & Transformation
From due diligence to
full
transformation
— senior practitioners, no handover risk
Most transitions fail between the data room and Day 1. We close that gap.
Why Us
Why dealmakers choose Glideslope
From strategy to execution, we bring top-calibre senior practitioners and proven approaches to every phase of your deal or transformation — without the top-tier
consulting overheads.
Top-tier Consultants
Brand & bench
Strengths
Brand recognition
Deep resource bench
Challenges
Premium pricing
Junior team execution
Slow mobilisation
Our Advantage
Glideslope Partners
Integrated, cohesive team with proven track record
Battle-tested M&A expertise across strategy & execution
A Founding Partner on every engagement - and limit engagements so that partner is genuinely available
30–50% lower cost vs. top-tier
Senior practitioners, not juniors
Enterprise credentials. Boutique delivery
Transition design starts before close — no knowledge gap at Day 1
Direct Resourcing
Day rates & control
Strengths
Lower day rates
Direct control
Challenges
Slow recruitment cycle
No team cohesion
Building from scratch
High coordination overhead
30+
Years combined M&A transition and technology transformation experience
Proven
Enterprise credentials, boutique economics
Senior
Practitioners only — Founding
Partner on every engagement
Complex
Regulated-sector separations across
financial services, infrastructure &
technology
What We Do
Four practice areas.
One integrated team.
Our services span the full deal lifecycle — from due diligence through Day 2
and beyond into transformation. All delivered by senior practitioners,
personally engaged.
Transition Planning & Design
Future-state operating model
design and detailed transition
roadmaps from due diligence
through Day 1 to full separation
or integration.
Learn more →
Separation & Integration
Delivery
Mobilise and run the
programme — standing up the
TMO, delivering the integration
or separation, providing
specialist resources.
Learn more →
Technology Transformation
Strategic technology transformation from diagnostic and target-state design through business case, program mobilisation and delivery. Post-deal or standalone.
Learn more →
Business & BPO Transformation
Design and deliver business
transformation programmes —
from operating model redesign
through to outsourcing strategy
and transition.
Learn more →
Who We Are
30+ years of collective experience.
Senior practitioners only.
We combine experience as internal M&A operators with top-tier consulting
and transformation expertise — giving us insight into both sides of the table
and the execution discipline to deliver results.
David Richardson
Founding Partner
David specialises in M&A separation and integration — large-scale, multi-jurisdictional transactions in highly regulated environments, delivered with strategic rigour and relentless execution focus.
Philip Hyde
Founding Partner
Phil is a transformation and M&A leader specialising in complex carve-outs, separations and operating model transformation — combining strategic program design with hands-on execution discipline across business, technology, and data.
Brett Strous
Founding Partner
Technology strategy and transformation expert with 20+ years in banking and financial services, including senior strategy consulting roles and in-house leadership at AMP and Resolution Life.
ClarityIntel is a joint venture associated with Glideslope Partners, providing AI-assisted due diligence intelligence for M&A transactions.
Smooth transitions start with a single message
Schedule a call to learn how Glideslope can de-risk
your M&A and digital transformation
Glideslope Partners
M&A Transition | Technology Transformation | Business Advisory
© 2026 Glideslope Partners. All rights reserved.
M&A Transition & Transformation
From due diligence to
full
transformation
— senior
practitioners, no handover risk
Most transitions fail between the data room and Day 1. We close that gap.
Why Us
Why dealmakers choose Glideslope
From strategy to execution, we bring top-calibre senior practitioners and proven approaches to every phase of your deal or transformation — without the top-tier
consulting overheads.
Top-tier Consultants
Brand & bench
Strengths
Brand recognition
Deep resource bench
Challenges
Premium pricing
Junior team execution
Slow mobilisation
Our Advantage
Glideslope Partners
Integrated, cohesive team with proven track record
Battle-tested M&A and transformation expertise across strategy & execution
Deep technology transformation capability - from tech due diligence through IT operating model design and legacy simplification
A Founding Partner on every engagement, and we
limit engagements so that partner is genuinely
available
Senior practitioners, not juniors
Transition design starts before close — no knowledge
gap at Day 1
Enterprise credentials. Boutique delivery
Direct Resourcing
Day rates & control
Strengths
Lower day rates
Direct control
Challenges
Slow recruitment cycle
No team cohesion
Building from scratch
High coordination overhead
30+
Years combined M&A transition and technology transformation experience
Proven
Enterprise credentials, boutique economics
Senior
Practitioners only — Founding
Partner on every engagement
Complex
Regulated-sector separations across
financial services, infrastructure &
technology
What We Do
Four practice areas.
One integrated team.
Our services span the full deal lifecycle — from due diligence through Day 2
and beyond into transformation. All delivered by senior practitioners,
personally engaged.
Transition Planning & Design
Future-state operating model
design and detailed transition
roadmaps from due diligence
through Day 1 to full separation
or integration.
Learn more →
Separation & Integration
Delivery
Mobilise and run the
programme — standing up the
TMO, delivering the integration
or separation, providing
specialist resources.
Learn more →
Technology Transformation
Strategic technology transformation from diagnostic and target-state design through business case, program mobilisation and delivery. Post-deal or standalone.
Learn more →
Business & BPO Transformation
Design and deliver business
transformation programmes —
from operating model redesign
through to outsourcing strategy
and transition.
Learn more →
Who We Are
30+ years of collective experience.
Senior practitioners only.
We combine experience as internal M&A operators with top-tier consulting and transformation expertise — grounding our advice in reality and our execution in discipline.
David Richardson
Founding Partner
David specialises in M&A separation and integration — large-scale, multi-jurisdictional transactions in highly regulated environments, delivered with strategic rigour and relentless execution focus.
Philip Hyde
Founding Partner
Phil is a transformation and M&A leader specialising in complex carve-outs, separations and operating model transformation — combining strategic program design with hands-on execution discipline across business, technology, and data.
Brett Strous
Founding Partner
20+ years in technology strategy and transformation - from top-tier strategy consulting to in-house technology leadership and M&A separation programs. Specialises in moving organisations from strategic ambiguity to funded, mobilised programs.
ClarityIntel is a joint venture associated with Glideslope Partners, providing AI-assisted due diligence intelligence for M&A transactions.
Smooth transitions start with a single message
Schedule a call to learn how Glideslope can de-risk
your M&A and digital transformation
Glideslope Partners
M&A Transition | Technology Transformation | Business Advisory
© 2026 Glideslope Partners. All rights reserved.