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Invited Speaker at Private Equity International’s 2015 Operating Partners Forum: Europe

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015

James Berkeley to Discuss Innovative Ways to Maximise the Value of Operating Partners

London, England— 1st April, 2015

James Berkeley, Managing Director of ELLICE CONSULTING LIMITED will be moderating a panel discussion on uncommon ways to apply Operating Partners wisdom to maximise value creation during the deal cycle. The panel session is scheduled for 16th April, 2015 and will be held at the Institute of Directors in London.  Private Equity International’s Operating Partners Forum is the pre-eminent peer-to-peer gathering for professionals in European private equity, who are focused on value creation at the portfolio company level, the operating partners.

“Private equity funds need impressive operating partners more today than at any point in the past decade”, notes Berkeley, an expert in the profitable growth and expansion of private equity-backed portfolio companies. “Amid a dearth of buyouts and a focus in Europe on operational improvement rather than a dependence on growth, operating partners’ expertise, knowledge and contacts are a key point of difference. Yet many private equity funds are self-limiting their Operating Partners impact on the future of portfolio companies for no obvious reason.”

James Berkeley offers dramatic growth opportunities to private equity portfolio companies. He has worked extensively with private equity owners and management internationally to boost top line growth and maximise margins and value through his distinctive approaches to marketing, leveraging relationships, branding and pricing.

Whether it is consulting top management on profitable growth issues, critiquing business acquisition, changing pricing structures or reconfiguring the entire business and delivery model, he has become well-known for his Profitable Growth Regime.

James’s counsel has been sort by senior executives at an array of private equity-owned businesses such as Hilton Worldwide, ASIMCO Technologies, Caesars Entertainment, CKE Restaurants and over 40 other market-leading organisations around the world.

For additional information, contact:

James Berkeley, Managing Director

Name of Company: Ellice Consulting Ltd

Phone: +44 (0)2034405072

Web Site: www.elliceconsulting.com

E-Mail: james@elliceconsulting.com

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An Interview With Me From silliconvalley.com

Wednesday, February 25th, 2015

Want to find the next Alibaba? Here is an interview with me that appeared  on silliconvalley.com addressing the future of innovation in China, changes at China’s “Third Board” (NEEQ) and why local and international investors, entrepreneurs and executives should stand up and take note.

China’s OTC Board a Lifeline for Building Innovation Culture

http://markets.financialcontent.com/mng-ba.siliconvalley/news/read/29245793/China%E2%80%99s_OTC_Board_a_Lifeline_for_Building_Innovation_Culture

 

 

An Interview With Me From TheStreet

Monday, February 2nd, 2015

TheStreet’s Taiwan-based reporter, Ralph Jennings, interviews James about Dunkin’ Donuts market expansion goals in China, where exactly is the battleground and what must the winners to do build a sustainable business in a hyper-competitive market with wafer thin margins: 

“Dunkin’ Donuts to Incite Foreign Fast-Food Fight in China”

http://www.thestreet.com/story/13010294/2/dunkin-donuts-to-incite-foreign-fast-food-fight-in-china.html

An Interview With Me From VOA News

Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

VOA News reporter Mil Arcega in conversation with James about global economic prospects and the impact of an end to monetary stimulus in the US on international investors and businesses:

 “Year End Global Economy”

Merry Christmas

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014

To all our readers and friends around the world we wish you a peaceful and restful holidays. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2015 with renewed enthusiasm to accomplish your personal and professional goals.

Too often when we near the end of the year, we beat ourselves up about our failures rather than reflect on what we omitted to do for whatever reason.

1. What opportunities did I fail to invest in, support or embrace in 2014 and what was the “cause” (fear, missing competency or passion) behind my omission?

2. In 2015, what do I resolve to do better when faced with a similar opportunity?

3. What must I invest in and concentrate on to improve my performance?  (new skills, learning, technology, mindset and so on)

4. Where can I acquire that competency and knowledge? (expertise, resources)

5. When do I start? (time, date, action)

6. What is my “reward” for accomplishing that improvement? (holiday, personal time or interest pursued etc.)

 

© James Berkeley 2014. All Rights Reserved.

An Interview With Me From MainStreet

Friday, December 19th, 2014

MainStreet’s reporter Juliette Fairley interviews James and explores the critical issues for those business looking to successfully launch in Asia:

 “What You Don’t Know About Launching In Asia”

http://www.mainstreet.com/article/what-you-dont-know-about-launching-asia

 

An Interview With Me From MainStreet

Friday, December 19th, 2014

MainStreet’s reporter Juliette Fairley, interviews James about the “hot” payroll sector and the logic and emotions driving entrepreneurs to start new businesses:

“Here’s Why Millenial CEOs Find Opportunity and Profit Launching Payroll Start-Ups”

http://www.mainstreet.com/article/heres-why-millennial-ceos-find-opportunity-and-profit-launching-payroll-start-ups 

An Interview With Me From TheStreet

Monday, November 17th, 2014

TheStreet’s Taiwan-based reporter, Ralph Jennings, interviews James about the implications for International businesses with China’s rapidly expanding space program:

“Which Aerospace Firm Will Help China Reach The Red Planet By 2020?”

http://www.thestreet.com/story/12929743/2/which-aerospace-firm-will-help-china-reach-the-red-planet-by-2020.html 

An Interview With Me From The Guardian

Monday, November 17th, 2014

The Guardian’s reporter Eleanor Ross interviewed James on the importance of team building, the myth that erodes success and alternative approaches to dramatically increase productivity in the workplace in both small and large organisations:

“How To Make Your Building A Great Place To Work”

http://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/xero-partner-zone/2014/nov/17/team-building-building-great-place-work

An Interview With Me From Your Better Business

Monday, November 17th, 2014

Your Better Business, a UK business media publication interviewed James on the tangible and intangible benefits to Britain as host of the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games:

“Olympic Rewards Or Running Up A Debt”

http://yourbetterbusiness.co.uk/olympic-rewards-or-running-up-a-debt