Battle-tested M&A transition experts delivering top-tier execution at boutique rates. 30+ years of proven experience across carve-outs, integrations, and separations—with the team chemistry to mobilise fast and deliver results
Why dealmakers choose Glideslope Advisory
From strategy to separation and integration, we design a glidepath that keeps every phase of your deal aligned and measurable. Bringing top tier caliber expertise without the overheads, with a proven approach to Transitions and exceptional resources
Glideslope Advisory
OUR ADVANTAGE
- 30-50% lower cost vs. top-tier
- integrated team with proven chemistry
- battle tested M&A expertise
- Mobilise quickly
- Not Spread thin - limited engagements at one time
- Senior practitioners, not juniors
What We Do
Program Mobilisation
Separation / Integration Delivery
Transtion Office Management
Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned
Specialist Resources (Program Leadership, BA, Architecture, PM. Change & Comms etc)
Synergy Tracking & Realisation Reporting
Transformation & Performance uplift
Execution & Delivery
Mobilise and run the program—standing up the Transition Management Office, delivering the integration/separation, and providing specialist resources where needed
Transtion Planning (Day1, Day 2)
Future State Design across Tech, People, Process and Data
Operation, Tech, Data, People & Vendor Management Due Diligence
integration or Separation Roadmap Development
TSA and Transaction Document Development
Financial Modeling & Business Case
Transition Risk Assessment, Readiness & Health-check review
Transition Planning & Design
Design the future-state operating model and build put detailed transition roadmaps (or Separation Management Plans) from Due, Dilgence, signing through Day 1 and beyond to full separation or Integration (Day 2)
Meet the team
Bringing 30+ years of collective experience navigating the complexities of M&A transitions, transformation, and strategy—learning what works through hands-on delivery, not just advisory work. We combine experience as internal M&A operators with top-tier consulting and transformation expertise, giving us insight into both sides of the table and the execution discipline to deliver results
David Richardson
Co-Founder, Managing Principal
David specialises in M&A separation and integration, having led $2 bn+ in global transactions. He combines strategic rigour with on-the-ground execution to accelerate timelines, control costs, and manage risk across complex, regulated environments.
Philip Hyde
Co Founder, Principal
Phil is a transformation and M&A leader with proven expertise managing complex carve-outs into controlled, on-time transitions. With 10+ years leading major separations, he combines strategic insight and execution discipline to deliver Day 1 readiness and post-deal value.
Brett Strous
Co Founder, Principal
Brett is a technology strategy and transformation expert with 20+ years in banking and financial services. He drives large-scale M&A integration, legacy simplification, and target-state design, blending technical depth with clear business alignment.
See what’s possible when human expertise meets AI precision.
Schedule a call to learn how Glideslope can turn your M&A execution capability into a powerful advantage.
Your M&A
transition partner
Turning deal theory into execution reality
PRIVACY POLICY
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© 2025 Glideslope Partners. All rights reserved.
PRIVACY POLICY
Glideslope Partners. Advisory | Edge | Transformation
© 2025 Glideslope Partners. All rights reserved.
Battle-tested M&A transition experts delivering top-tier execution at boutique rates. 30+ years of proven experience across carve-outs, integrations, and separations—with the team chemistry to mobilise fast and deliver results
Why dealmakers choose Glideslope Advisory
From strategy to separation and integration, we design a glidepath that keeps every phase of your deal aligned and measurable. Bringing top tier caliber expertise without the overheads, with a proven approach to Transitions and exceptional resources
STRENGTHS
- Brand recognition
- Deep resource bench
CHALLENGES
- Premium pricing
- Junior team execution
- Slow mobilisation
Top-tier Consultants
Glideslope Advisory
OUR ADVANTAGE
- 30-50% lower cost vs. top-tier
- integrated team with proven chemistry
- battle tested M&A expertise
- Mobilise quickly
- Not Spread thin - limited engagements at one time
- Senior practitioners, not juniors
Direct Resourcing
STRENGTHS
- Lower dat rates
- Direction control
CHALLENGES
- Slow recruitment cycle
- No team cohesion
- Building from scratch
- High coordination overhead
What We Do
Execution & Delivery
Mobilise and run the program—standing up the Transition Management Office, delivering the integration/separation, and providing specialist resources where needed
Transition Planning & Design
Design the future-state operating model and build put detailed transition roadmaps (or Separation Management Plans) from Due, Diligence, signing through Day 1 and beyond to full separation or Integration (Day 2)
Core Services that provide coverage across the M&A stages from due diligence, through execution and to value realisation
Transition Planning covering DD through to Day 2
Future State Design across Tech, People, Process and Data
Operation, Tech, Data, People & Vendor Management Due Diligence
integration or Separation Roadmap Development
TSA and Transaction Document Development
Financial Modeling & Business Case
Transition Risk Assessment, Readiness & Health-check review
Program Mobilisation
Separation / Integration Delivery
Transtion Office Management
Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned
Specialist Resources (Program Leadership, BA, Architecture, PM. Change & Comms etc)
Synergy Tracking & Realisation Reporting
Transformation & Performance uplift
Our capabilities span Tech & Data, Operating model and Design, Finance. Commercial & Vendor Management and Governance, Risk & Compliance
Meet the team
Bringing 30+ years of collective experience navigating the complexities of M&A transitions, transformation, and strategy—learning what works through hands-on delivery, not just advisory work. We combine experience as internal M&A operators with top-tier consulting and transformation expertise, giving us insight into both sides of the table and the execution discipline to deliver results
David Richardson
Co-Founder, Managing Principal
David specialises in M&A separation and integration, having led $2 bn+ in global transactions. He combines strategic rigour with on-the-ground execution to accelerate timelines, control costs, and manage risk across complex, regulated environments.
Philip Hyde
Co Founder, Principal
Phil is a transformation and M&A leader with proven expertise managing complex carve-outs into controlled, on-time transitions. With 10+ years leading major separations, he combines strategic insight and execution discipline to deliver Day 1 readiness and post-deal value.
Brett Strous
Co Founder, Principal
Brett is a technology strategy and transformation expert with 20+ years in banking and financial services. He drives large-scale M&A integration, legacy simplification, and target-state design, blending technical depth with clear business alignment.
See what’s possible when human expertise meets AI precision.
Schedule a quick call to learn how Glideslope can turn your M&A execution capability into a powerful advantage.
Your M&A
transition partner
Turning deal theory into execution reality