CFO - PORTFOLIO SEARCH - COMMERCIAL SERVICES - USA

November 20, 2024

The Appointed Executive

Chief Financial Offer

Christian Ambjorn-Olsen is an experienced corporate finance, operations, and supply chain executive based in Charlotte, NC. Currently, served as the Vice President of Finance at The Automation Group, part of Flow Control Group, a KKR-backed private equity firm. He oversees financial reporting for 14 companies, has successfully integrated seven acquisitions, and is involved in ERP system migrations and strategic M&A assessments. Christian previously held senior finance roles at CAMCO Chemicals, where he improved inventory management, streamlined financial processes, enhanced ERP systems, and led significant customer negotiations.

Multilingual and internationally educated, Christian holds a Master of Laws from The University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Commercial Law from Copenhagen Business School. His early career includes experience as an operations manager and international teller, showcasing diverse skills across finance, supply chain management, and customer service. Fluent in English, Danish, Swedish, and proficient in German

3x

Increased the revenue at his last role

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Add on integrations at the last role

THE REASON FOR THE SEARCH

Blackford Capital had invested in a new portfolio company, the platform of which did not have an experienced PE-backed experienced CFO.

THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

Blackford Capital

THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY

PACIV is a one-stop shop for industrial automation services. They design, build, install, and support control systems, instrumentation, and compliance solutions for manufacturing companies across a wide variety of sectors including pharma, biotech, food, beverage and medical devices.

THE SEARCH REQUIREMENTS 

  • Strong buy-build experience
  • International Exposure
  • Cross currency
  • ERP change implementation
  • Private Equity Backed
  • Services experience in automation and controls, software development or similar
  • Human capital services experience in an industrial setting
  • $50m+ in revenue
  • Multi-site
  • Proven CFO or number 2
  • Professionalize a company
  • Strong commercial & business acumen
  • Client diversification
  • PE-Backed experience
  • Granular level profitability analysis
  • Developing and upgrading the financial model

THOUGHTS ON THE CANDIDATE 

"Christian has an impeccable PE pedigree, Formerly of KKR & Bertram Capital, and has a track record of success via aggressive M&A integration growth. Additionally, he understands the niche Automation & controls industry and has worked in fast-growing companies."

Sean Butt, Vice President

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