#TURNAROUND

#Finance ADVISORY

#Performance improvement

What we do

Value creation for shareholders, management teams and employees

We identify and seize opportunities to improve your business performance by optimizing operational processes, revenue streams, SG&A, and profit margins.

We then drive transformation, aligning teams around a clear EBITDA target and strategy.

Our tailored turnaround strategies include cost management, organizational restructuring, and close monitoring of working capital and cash flows.

We engage your organization and empower managers to lead projects.

From diagnosis to team alignment, our involvement alongside clients provides a clear path in uncertain contexts.

We keep things simple, focused, and grounded in common sense.

Paul Lefaivre

I founded Vertical in 2020, a Paris-based boutique advisory firm specializing in turnaround strategies for businesses across all industries.

My expertise spans a range of sectors, including retail, cosmetics, manufacturing, professional services, IT, and energy. I have extensive international experience working in France, the UK, the US, Spain, and Switzerland with leading restructuring firms such as Alvarez & Marsal, LB Partners, and JPMorgan.

In my journey, I’ve recognized the power of advanced analytics to quickly perform in-depth financial and operational analysis, identify key pain points, and drive effective transformations. One of my core strengths is leveraging available information to deliver significant value to my clients. At the same time, it’s essential to remember that transformation is driven by people, not just data—so I always keep things simple.

I hold an MBA from Columbia Business School, a Master in Management from EM Lyon, and a Bachelor’s degree in IT from Paris-Dauphine University.

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76 rue de la Pompe, 75116 Paris, France