Driving Growth and value in PE-Backed Businesses
profile | elias mazzawi
operating partner & portco executive
Throughout a career spanning three decades—and including leadership roles at global organisations such as Marsh McLennan, McKinsey, Capgemini and AXA, as well as within mid-market businesses—I’ve delivered game-changing revenue synergies, integrated acquisitions, and re-engineered growth infrastructure to support evolving ownership and ambition.
My sector depth lies in regulated B2B, financial, and insurance services—areas where commercial strategy and execution is complex—with additional experience across manufacturing, outsourcing, and other people-intensive environments.
I’m known as a problem-solver and path-finder—especially in complex, evolving, and multi-stakeholder environments where collaboration is critical and momentum matters.
Based in rural UK, I’m within easy reach of London and international travel—and nearly always on Teams. I studied at Oxford and London Business School, and I’m a qualified non-executive director. Outside work, you’ll most likely find me on horseback.
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