Overview
Informed Investment. Rapid Risk Assessment.
Kitarto Forza advisors provide lower- and middle-market private equity and their operating companies with specialized transaction, transition, and transformation solutions centered on uncovering risks with root causes before investment and post-acquisition.
With 24+ years of experience in business strategy, risk reduction, and information technology, we are sought out to complement business valuations, provide another layer of risk reduction to traditional due diligence activities, and drive value creation for post-acquisition integration.
Define
Investment Thesis
Initial Screening
& Qualification
Operational & Market
Due Diligence
Technical
Due Diligence
Post-Acquisition, Value Creation, Exit Strategy
Deal Advisory & Performance Consulting
On-Demand Services
Providing tailored, on-demand support and expertise to address specific client needs as they arise.
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"I think there's hair on this deal."
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Our advisors and consultants are committed to enhancing value across the investment life cycle. Beyond the numbers, we lend a new perspective as assess and restructure sales operations, marketing and branding, technology, and operational excellence to ensure your investments are well-positioned for success. Using our proprietary approach, which combines Six Sigma best practices, extensive leadership experience, and deep technology expertise, we identify hidden failure modes and give you confidence in the potential returns on your investments.
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We have a proven SWAT team approach.​​​
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Retainer-Based Support*
Offering a longer-term, retainer-based model to ensure continuous access to specialized skills and resources.
"Value creation needed ASAP."
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Our services to the Board, Executive Leadership, and Investors provides insight into sales and marketing funnel issues, gaps in human capital depth charts, technology redundancies or gaps, and process inefficiencies.
We specialize in assessing, recommending and implementing value-driven changes through our 100-day post-acquisition planning process across three key areas:
» Brand Maximization
» Margin Expansion
» Operational Excellence
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We deliver tailored value-creation solutions. ​​
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Project-Based Engagements
Undertaking time-bound, project-based initiatives to deliver defined outcomes and solutions.
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"Help us understand how to transform our business to meet value creation objectives."
Unlock the full potential of your investment with our cutting-edge strategy and digital transformation expertise.
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Our consultants assess integration complexities and priorities across people, process and technology to minimize risks and maximize value creation. We focus on efficiency and innovation, streamlining operations, improving customer experiences, and driving growth through advance technology.
With over 150 digital transformations valued at over $1B, we are your trusted partner in shaping the future.
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Scott Hicar
Previous CIO @ Benchmark Electronics,
Maxtor and DigitalGlobe
"Over the last 24 years, Beth is my first call when I join a new organization, as ensuring our digital technology and our company's strategy for driving digitally derived growth is paramount to a successful business strategy.
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"She is exceptional at strategy, planning, executing..."
At Maxtor, it was the beginning of the era of e-commerce and digital fulfillment in a disruptive environment. As an EDS Consultant, Beth designed and delivered multiple digital go-to-market platforms that supported our VAR's and OEM's as well as attracted market participants in our emerging consumer products. Technology successes included establishing a global, high-performance team that implemented global e-commerce fulfillment integrated with our ERP and enterprise reporting systems, end-user technical support integrated with customer service and technical support systems, marketing automation, migrating to highly scalable, global software engineering code-base and standards, and establishing the first Microsoft Teams and project management systems that accelerated collaboration with international stakeholders.
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At DigitalGlobe, Beth was instrumental in advancing the business diversification strategy of leveraging declassified satellite imagery for commercial use that enabled net-new growth and built brand recognition.
Most recently, she transformed demand generation for Benchmark Electronics and led the first Engineering IT Solutions & Services capability. Beth established the first digital demand capabilities for Benchmark in partnership with our sales and marketing teams. Since implementation, we have over $500M in digitally derived pipeline from new customers who have found us through our transformed digital presence. In tandem, she partnered with the then current General Manager and President establishing best-in-class electronics engineering information technology solutions.
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She is exceptional at strategy, planning, executing and developing high performance teams. Her unique capabilities unite business strategy and technology with people and processes. I highly recommend her for any leadership engagement."
Anthony Mauk
Chief Defense Contracts Officer & EVP Business Development
I highly recommend Beth Kensington for any leadership position within your organization. Over the five years that I have had the privilege of working with Beth, she has consistently displayed exceptional executive-level leadership in various areas such as strategic planning, marketing, sales operations, and IT.
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"Beth consistently demonstrated innovation and a remarkable talent for delivering sustained value."
Beth's ability to lead Sales Operations strategy and plans has been nothing short of impressive. She has consistently demonstrated innovation and a remarkable talent for delivering sustained value. Her strategic thinking skills, coupled with her ability to assess situations and make informed recommendations, have resulted in driving brand awareness, achieving operational excellence through Lean Six Sigma practices, expanding the customer base, and successfully integrating new digital technologies.
One of Beth's greatest strengths lies in her exceptional business acumen. She consistently exhibits strong leadership qualities, collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders. Her knowledge of best practices in the industry is extensive, and she consistently sets high expectations for herself and those around her. Beth can be unequivocally relied upon to deliver exceptional results, time and time again.
Beth's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have made a significant impact on our organization. Her ability to think strategically and execute plans flawlessly has led to remarkable achievements and growth. I have no doubt that she will bring the same level of expertise and success to any organization fortunate enough to have her.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Beth for any leadership position that requires a visionary, results-oriented individual with exceptional business acumen. She is an asset to any team and will undoubtedly contribute significantly to the success of your organization.
Theresa Lamberger
VP of Marketing
and Strategic Solutions
@ Benchmark Electronics
"Beth is an exceptional leader, driving success through sales operations, marketing automation, and IT transformation and integration with unwavering commitment and excellence."
Faith Joeleene Lacson
Customer Success @ Valley
"Beth, I loved your insights on navigating complex ERP contract negotiations, especially the emphasis on data privacy. It’s clear you tackle critical challenges head-on."