CONSOLIDATE TO DISRUPT

Octopus Investments (acting for Fern) seeking to consolidate its fibre portfolio and radically increase its ambition in the UK connectivity space.

CONTEXT

Octopus wanted to radically increase growth, investment and returns by bringing four scale-up businesses across its fibre broadband portfolio into one company.

Our Work

Aligned new management team and shareholder to new mission, strategy and behaviours.

Crafted and launched case for change and strategic narrative across all of the existing portfolio businesses.

Designed, mobilised and engaged senior leaders as part of new ‘Springboard' multi-year change programme.

Delivered team and 121 coaching sessions with senior leaders to stay focussed during and beyond the transition.

Impact

Aligned executive teamby blending team coaching with robust strategy development.

Mobilised and energised team of over 60 leaders as part of launch of multi-year scaling programme.

Laid foundations for a 70% increase in customer base and above benchmark eNPS.