Problem
- 15 duplicated positions
- 2 separate ERP systems
- ‘Us vs. them’ culture
- Zero synergies realised
Intervention
We took over the integration, designed the optimal organisational structure, and managed a phased consolidation – with the deliberate protection of key talent throughout
What remained
A company operates as a single entity with synergies realised across procurement, HR and IT.
Key challenge
The hardest part was retaining key talent through the consolidation and breaking the ‘us vs. them’ culture – without creating winners and losers.
Results
- 15 positions consolidated with no loss of key people
- 1 unified ERP system in place of 2
- +20% EBITDA from synergies (CZK 15M annually)
- Integration payback period: 18 months
- Unified culture – ‘us vs. them’ gone
Post-merger integration is not about waiting for companies to grow together over time. It is about leadership, decisions and protecting the people who make it work.
