Walter Simson

About Walter Simson

I lead turnarounds for distressed middle market companies, restoring stability and cash flow. I step in when the situation is critical (cash is tight, profitability has collapsed, or a lender has stepped away). My focus is on core products/core customers and helping the team take decisive action. I have led turnarounds for more than 60 distressed middle market companies, restoring stability, cash flow and sustainable growth. I help CEOs with their most critical challenges, from cash flow and profitability to strategy and leadership. My work begins when the situation seems critical: when cash is tight, profitability has collapsed or a lender is stepping away. That\'s the moment the turnaround starts.I focus on what matters: core products, core customers, and a cost-efficient strategy around what drives value. Then we execute with speed and clarity. I use proven methodologies for operational transformation, scaling and crisis recovery. These are tools I\'ve applied as both CEO and CFO at successful PE-backed companies.If you or someone you know is facing a crisis, I\'m always open to a confidential conversation at no charge and with no expectations.

Experience

1. Founder and Principal

   Ventor Consulting

   Oct 2006 — Present

Education

• Smith College

  Certificate, Biotech Bootcamp, consisting of two master's level courses in molecular biology

• INSEAD

  Executive

  1986 — 1986

• Columbia University

  BA

  1973 — 1977

• NYU Stern School of Business

  MBA

  1985 — 1987

• Columbia University

  BA, Comparative Literature

  1973 — 1977

• Columbia College, Columbia University

  BA, Comparative Literature

  1973 — 1977

Skills

• International Business
• Profit Improvement
• Business Development
• Turn Around Management
• Finance
• Turnaround Consulting
• Recruiting
• Emerging Markets
• Mergers
• Start-Ups
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Debt Restructuring
• Strategic Partnerships
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Bank Negotiations
• Business Analysis
• Corporate Development
• Business Strategy
• Communication Skills
• IT Strategy
• Financial Analysis
• Thought Leadership
• Profit Maximization
• Business Turnaround
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy Development
• Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Due Diligence
• Negotiation
• Strategy
• Change Management
• Marketing
• Restructuring
• Consulting
• Leadership
• Private Equity