The five pillars of value creation: what every operating partner needs to know

June 25, 2026

As multiple expansion and leverage recede as return drivers, operational value creation has become a competitive necessity. Here our panel will present a practical framework for manufacturing alpha across the deal lifecycle:


•    How do you treat management team quality as a direct return lever?
•    How do you translate the value creation thesis into the annual operating budget?
•    What does a rigorous Full Potential Plan look like in practice?
•    What bold moves should be on the table, and how do you pressure-test them?
•    How should KPIs and transparency evolve as hold periods extend?

MODERATOR:

William Bundy, Partner, McKinsey & Company