Andrew Reed
Partner (Aquila). Driving value and building legacies for clients
- Role
- Partner at Aquila Equity Partners
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew Reed
Andy is a passionate, knowledgeable partner to publicly-traded, family-owned, and private equity-owned companies with a keen understanding of what it takes to grow a successful business. With his 30 years of experience and in-depth knowledge of every aspect of business growth—from sales and marketing to supply chain and operational efficiencies—Andy focuses on preserving a company\'s success drivers while making the changes necessary for its next stage of growth.Currently, Andy is focused on strategic consulting for private equity-owned businesses that need a hands-on approach to transition from owner-led to management-led cultures. His experience in industries from retail to logistics makes him a valuable addition to the strategic team for companies looking to be acquired or invested in and those who want to create growth and leave a lasting legacy at their firms.
Experience
Partner
Jan 2020 — Present · MI, US
Aquila partners with families, business owners, and management teams to ensure businesses realize their full potential. Focus is on long-term value creation built upon the foundation of the business\'s core values and strengths, not on short-term \"flips.\" Aquila invests in human capital, better processes and systems, and anything that can enhance competitive differentiation from competitors.The Aquila team leverages the entrepreneurial roots of its leadership and vast network of resources to help owners transition their companies into management-led organizations while setting the stage for future success. Flexibility is a big part of why so many come to Aquila; a customized approach and various acquisition and leadership success scenarios allow everyone involved to get what they want out of the process.
Education
Principia College
BA, History
1977 — 1981
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
MBA, Marketing
1985 — 1986
Skills
- Marketing Strategy
- Product Marketing
- Product Development
- Strategic Planning
- Competitive Analysis
- New Business Development
- Sales Management
- Product Launch
- Market Planning
- P&L Management
- Consumer Products
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Business Planning
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Development
- Product Management
- Start-Ups
- Strategy
- Management
- Business Strategy
- Sales
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Brand Development
- Advertising
- Retail
- Training
- Sales Operations
- Merchandising
- Manufacturing
- Marketing Communications
- Pricing
- B2b
- Brand Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Key Account Management
- Forecasting
- Negotiation
- Selling
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