Board-level expertise, delivered hands-on
Our boutique advisory, led by senior financial executive Emmanuel Walter, delivers board-level expertise with hands-on execution for private equity owners and their portfolio companies.
At the intersection of investor strategy and operational reality
We operate at the intersection of investor strategy and operational reality, providing discreet, high-impact support to drive value creation. With a 20+ year track record spanning Europe and Asia, we have deep experience with top PE funds and a history of guiding businesses through transformations, buy-and-build M&A, complex financings, carve-outs, IPOs, and turnarounds.
We are a senior-led team — meaning you get direct, seasoned leadership rather than theoretical advice, ensuring swift results and peace of mind for sponsors and operating partners.
A track record built on trust
Six reasons sponsors and boards trust CPACE
Deep Private Equity Know-How
We've partnered with top firms — Ares, CVC, Triton, Bain, Sun Capital, Apollo — across portfolio companies ($100M–$3B). With Emmanuel's dual background — Senior Advisor at Cinven, Non-Executive Chair at an EQT-backed SaaS — we see from both sides: sponsor and management. We tailor every plan to your thesis, timeline and exit, driving operational gains that hit your ROI targets.
Board-Level Credibility & Reassurance
Led by a former Group CFO of five listed companies (FTSE 100, NASDAQ, DAX), we speak your language. With board leadership experience, we've led IPOs, financings and $2bn refinancings with global banks. We bring credibility, clear communication and sound judgment to every board, investor and lender engagement.
Hands-On Leadership, Not Just Advice
We don't just deliver reports — we deliver measurable results. As career operators, we step in as interim leaders, embed within your business, and drive change hands-on. Emmanuel is a proven "doer" who has led transformations firsthand as a CFO, not as a distant consultant. Whether stabilising operations as interim CFO or leading complex carve-outs, we work alongside your team to implement solutions.
High-Pressure, Complex Situations
We thrive in complex, high-pressure environments — leading large-scale change across Europe, Asia and beyond. Emmanuel spent eight years in Greater China running finance for Fortune 500 firms, with deep experience managing up to 74 P&Ls at once. Battle-tested in urgent and demanding situations, we navigate your hardest challenges with calm, clarity and decisive action.
Values, Judgement & Low-Ego Partnership
Our practice is built on unwavering principles: integrity, discretion and true partnership. We operate with absolute confidentiality and a low-ego, collaborative style — we listen first, work seamlessly with your team, and never impose generic solutions. We exist to empower your leadership, not overshadow it, succeeding only when you succeed.
The Senior-Led Boutique Advantage
Top-tier expertise, without the big-firm drawbacks. Every engagement is led personally by a seasoned principal — never handed off to junior teams. You work directly with a former CFO who has led businesses up to $1.4B revenue and 8,000 staff. Lean, agile and bureaucracy-free, we take on limited projects only — to ensure full focus and outstanding results for you.
We don't just advise on what to do — we make it happen
We combine world-class financial leadership with the nimbleness and personal commitment of a boutique firm. Our unique blend of private equity savvy, board-room credibility and hands-on operational skill means we deliver results, not just recommendations.
For PE funds and ambitious businesses seeking a trusted partner to drive value in challenging situations, we offer a proven, senior-led approach that delivers — with discretion, integrity and tangible results to show for it.
Let's discuss your value-creation challenge
Discreet, senior-led support for sponsors, boards and management teams.