EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Q . WHAT LED YOU TO START YOUR OWN ADVISORY BUSINESS ?
» I reached a point where I felt I had enough experience and knowledge to be credible and add value . Running a large department – close to 1,000 people at DXC – became less appealing due to the general management overhead . The dayto-day administrative responsibilities , while necessary , started to feel like they detracted from the work I found most fulfilling .
I wanted the freedom to shape my career on my own terms . Starting my own advisory business has allowed me to explore opportunities that excite me while leveraging my expertise in procurement and transformation . It ’ s been a long-term career aspiratio and the timing felt right when the opportunity arose .
Additionally , I ’ m pursuing opportunities to engage with private equity firms . My goal is to work with portfolio companies on short-term engagements or contribute at the private equity level in operational excellence . This aligns with my desire for variety , learning and tackling diverse challenges .
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Eric Cohan , Founder , Shoal Creek Solutions