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Francois Cledera

Strategy Consultant | Ex-Roland Berger

€1,000/day
Paris, FR
8-15 years
Carve-out
Due Diligence
Post Merger Integration (PMI)
Target Operating Model
Value Creation

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About Francois

Independent strategy consultant, specializing in M&A, carve-out, and post-merger integration. After 7 years in consulting (Roland Berger, Cylad), including 3 years in North America, I support private equity funds and large corporations on their most critical transformation operations: carve-out and TSA design, 100-day planning, commercial and vendor due diligence (CDD/VDD), and target operating model design.

I have managed carve-outs up to €2 billion in valuation and transatlantic M&A transformations (US/Canada/Europe), with a constant focus on operational execution rather than just strategic recommendation. My approach: actionable deliverables, rigorous management of multi-workstream teams, and a proven ability to align dozens of stakeholders under time constraints.

Available for interim or fixed-price assignments, in France and internationally.
Consulting and Audits

  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Roland Berger
    Team Lead - Strategy and Transformation
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    August 2022 - June 2026 (3 years and 10 months)
    Paris, France
    Leading international strategy consulting firm — Operations & Transformation Practice(Canada & France)

    Managed strategy and transformation projects for large corporations and investment funds in North America and Europe:
    • **M&A and carve-out**: managed strategic carve-outs for pharma and industrial groups (valuations up to €2 billion), including scope definition, valuation, execution roadmap, and risk management – including a $600 million carve-out in the United States with target operating model design and alignment of 80+ stakeholders
    • **Due diligence for private equity funds**: conducted Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) and Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) for several North American and European funds
    • **Market analysis and reviews**: in-depth sector studies (automotive, energy/EV, aviation) in North America and Europe, including market dynamics, competitive landscape, and detailed value chain mapping
    • **Strategic plans and transformation**: go-to-market strategy, ESG roadmaps, and operational transformation plans for international groups
    Team management and client relations:
    • Supervised teamsof 2 to 6 consultants on multi-workstream projects
    • Primary point of contactwith C-level clients in North America and Europe
    • Scoping, planning, and managementof high-stakes international projects
    Strategic Planning Carve-out Due Diligence Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy Mergers & Acquisitions
  • CYLAD Consulting
    Consultant in Strategy & Management
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    August 2019 - August 2022 (3 years)
    Montréal, Canada
    Consulting firm specializing in operational transformation and cross-functional project management(Canada & France)

    Managed cross-functional organizational and operational transformation projects for large corporations in France and North America:
    • **M&A and PMI (Post-Merger Integration)**: managed the PMI of a railway group (valuation €5.5 billion), defined the target organization and unified processes — and led the M&A transformation of a $550 million business in Canada, ensuring operational continuity for over 1,400 employees
    • **Process Optimization**: supported several optimization projects for the engineering department of a major aircraft manufacturer in Canada
    • **International Strategic Program Management**: cross-functional management of a submarine military cooperation program between France and Australia
    Post Merger Integration (PMI) Mergers & Acquisitions Process Optimization Cost Reduction Project Management
  • Rothschild & Co
    Analyst - Financial Performance
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    August 2018 - August 2019 (1 year)
    Paris, France
    Rothschild & Co — Reporting & Performance Analysis Team

    Contributed to performance management and data reliability for the private banking department:
    • **Financial Reporting and Performance Management**: implemented financial reporting on client assets, including KPI implementation and continuous improvement of dashboards
    • **IT & Data Project Management**: managed projects related to information systems, monitoring and resolving incidents on internal asset management tools
    Financial Reporting Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Financial Audit Performance Management

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Education

  • Master of Science in Management
    Grenoble Ecole de Management
    2019
    Master of Science
  • Master in International Business
    Grenoble Ecole de Management
    2018
    Master in International Business
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Certifications

  • Certification in Sports Marketing
    Nothwestern University
    2024
    Sports Management Sports Marketing Marketing

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