Barbara Close
Executive Leader / Managing Director Performance Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Role
- Director, Private Equity Strategy at KPMG US
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Barbara Close
As a Director of Private Equity Strategy at KPMG US, I help middle-market CEOs and business unit leaders navigate their challenges and achieve their growth goals. With over 20 years of experience in strategy, M&A, commercial due diligence, and process improvement, I have a proven track record of delivering value across diverse industries and markets. My passion is to solve complex business problems and create lasting impact. Whether it is developing organic and inorganic growth opportunities, eliminating inefficiencies in manufacturing and business processes, leading operational excellence initiatives, enhancing customer experiences, or building new revenue streams, I apply my analytical skills, engineering mindset, and collaborative approach to generate solutions that drive performance and shareholder value. I enjoy working with talented teams and empowering them to execute with excellence and agility.
Experience
Director, Private Equity Strategy
Oct 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US
Lead engagements to increase EBITDA, optimize business processes and performance, and reduce costs for middle-market private equity and corporate clients. Support practice development and spearhead new business efforts
Education
University of Washington
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA, Business
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