David Vande Casteele

Managing Director @John Davenport Associates

Provide thought leadership and mentorship to Middle Market companies that seek a future merger / acquisition transaction or buyout. Over a decade of experience as COO, CFO and Investment Banker, providing management teams with an executive utility player capable of re engineering financials and improving process while enhancing competitiveness in pursuit of boosting company valuation. Regularly an Advisor to Board of Directors or Board member. Envision and drive corporate strategy, develop measurable business plans and lead the execution of a business improvement portfolio that supports the transaction goals. Where necessary, realign organization around Key Performance Indicators and downstream supporting metrics all integrated into an Agile Performance Management system. Identify strategic acquirers and private equity prospects. Leading change that results in financial and operational improvements including Revenue / EBITDA growth. Coordinate resources and guide efforts in due diligence / Data Room, financial analysis / pro forma projections, independent valuation, legal advisory and deal terms negotiation in concert with developing a comprehensive post merger integration plan allowing the combined entity to achieve true accretive value.