Calyx Management is a management consulting practice dedicated to creating profitable growth at private companies operating in the U.S. and Europe. The practice was founded by Scott A. Carlson, a private equity investor and advisor with over twenty years of experience creating value for shareholders of private companies.

The Challenge: We have found that shareholders and senior management are often in agreement that the overall corporate goal is to enhance shareholder wealth by creating profitable growth. All parties have worked closely to prepare a sound corporate strategy. The market research and analysis that formed the basis for the corporate strategy remain credible. However, operating and organizational realities are impeding implementation.

The Solution: Calyx Management can help to align the operating objectives of senior management with the goals of shareholders. We collaborate with shareholders and senior management to develop a straight-forward operating plan and build a superb management team. We then implement the operating plan in a rigorous manner using clearly defined expectations and accountability.

Scott Carlson has made money for investors in a variety of industries. He has worked with established companies, global businesses and start-ups across diverse sectors such as consumer goods, packaged foods, financial services, construction materials, packaging, and automotive parts. Over a five year period, the aggregate EBITDA of the nine largest companies increased from $4.2 million to $24.8 million, and aggregate sales increased at a compound annual growth rate of 22% to $178 million.

Throughout his professional career, Scott Carlson has demonstrated the judgment necessary to make sound business decisions with limited resources. His ability to assess the capabilities, aptitudes and character of people is often a determining factor for success.

Calyx ('kA-liks') is a botany term referring to the outer green leaves that support the developing bud of a flower.