100-Day Planning
and Execution.
Set the Pace for Success from Day One.
Our 100-Day Planning service equips newly acquired businesses with a detailed action plan, enabling teams to deliver results from Day 1. Working with private equity and leadership teams, we craft customised plans prioritising high-impact initiatives, ensuring accountability and quick wins.
Our Working Process.
Collaborative Planning with Leadership
Working hand-in-hand with the executive team and private equity partners, we ensure that the 100-day plan is both actionable and aligned with the value creation strategy, setting the stage for immediate impact.
Alignment on Key Priorities
We prioritise high-impact initiatives, enabling management to focus resources on the areas that will deliver the greatest value in the first 100 days.
Accountability Through Technology
Leveraging project management technology, we enhance accountability and provide real-time visibility into progress, ensuring that each milestone is on track.
Ongoing Support and Adaptation
Our role extends beyond creating the plan. We provide ongoing guidance throughout the first 100 days, adapting as needed to address challenges and capitalise on new opportunities.
Our Tailored Deliverables.
The first 100 days post-investment or leadership transition are critical. Whiteark partners with private equity firms and portfolio executives to craft and execute purpose-built 100 Day Plans that drive clarity, build trust, and create early momentum.
What You’ll Receive:
100 Day Strategic Blueprint – Clear focus areas aligned to the investment thesis and strategic intent
Priority Initiatives Tracker – A sharp, sequenced list of initiatives with ownership, impact, and risk flagged
Execution Calendar – Milestones and check-in points to manage pace and drive accountability
Stakeholder Alignment Plan – Communication and engagement strategy for Boards, investors, and teams
Leadership Jumpstart Toolkit – Insights to support new leaders in building credibility, culture, and decision rhythm
Early Wins Framework – Quick impact opportunities to signal traction and reinforce direction
Our 100 Day Plans are built for urgency, alignment, and execution—supporting teams to move fast without losing sight of the big picture.
Momentum. Delivered.
The first 100 days matter — and we help you make them count. With structure, alignment, and clarity, we ensure your business hits the ground running.
Move quickly. Think clearly. Execute with purpose.
Let’s explore what your first 100 days could look like.
Why Choose Whiteark for 100-Day Planning?
Whiteark’s 100-Day Planning and Execution service brings together strategic insight, hands-on guidance, and technology-driven accountability to help organisations achieve early success.
Led by Jo Hands, our team partners closely with both private equity and management to ensure that critical priorities are not only identified but also effectively executed.
This approach empowers the organization to build momentum and demonstrate results quickly, setting a solid foundation for continued growth.
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Private Equity Playbook (Free Download)
Private equity success doesn’t stop at the deal — it’s all about how value is created post-investment. That’s where execution, operational excellence, and strategic alignment come into play.
The Whiteark Private Equity Playbook is your comprehensive guide to unlocking scalable, measurable results across the entire investment lifecycle. It’s packed with practical tools and future-focused insights designed for both PE firms and portfolio companies.
5 Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Strategic and operational value creation levers to drive EBITDA margin
2️⃣ How to integrate AI, pricing optimisation, and product innovation to scale performance
3️⃣ Alternative capital strategies including continuation funds and SPACs
4️⃣ ESG integration as a critical driver of IRR and exit value
5️⃣ Post-deal execution priorities: 100-day planning, M&A, leadership, and transformation
Bridging the Gap.
At Whiteark, we turn strategies into action.
We collaborate with clients to bridge the gap between vision and execution, crafting actionable, measurable plans that deliver real value.
With a hands-on, data-driven approach, we align strategic priorities with clear steps to empower teams and achieve exceptional results.
Why Leading Private Equity Firms
Choose Whiteark.
At Whiteark, Private Equity isn’t just a sector we serve—it’s a space we thrive in.
Our service offerings are engineered to meet the pace, precision, and pressure of value creation demanded by PE firms and their portfolio companies.
From investment validation and strategic repositioning to post-deal execution and organisational uplift,
we operate with urgency, clarity, and commercial insight.
We love working with Private Equity because it mirrors how we think: strategic, outcome-driven, and future-focused. Our team blends big-picture thinking with in-the-weeds execution, making us a powerful partner in unlocking and accelerating value.
Our Private Equity Thought Leadership
Whiteark actively supports the private equity community through:
Action-oriented PE Playbooks for deal teams, CEOs, and Operating Partners
Insight Series on execution excellence, leadership capability, and Board alignment
Operating Partner models tailored for transformation and impact
Our content is born from experience—not theory—and crafted to meet the real-world needs of investment and operating teams alike.
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Built for action—not theory.