How Carve-Outs Unlock the Transition from Corporate Management to Entrepreneurship – The Transformation Enabled by Private Equity
Key learnings from Gyrus Insights Zurich showcase how private equity ownership enables governance, growth, and transformation—providing a roadmap for corporate managers and entrepreneurs navigating carve-outs
Key takeaways
- Carve-outs provide corporate managers with the unique opportunity to transition into entrepreneurial leadership.
- Private equity ownership enables governance, growth, and transformation that are often not achievable within corporate structures.
- Successful carve-outs require careful disentanglement of people, processes, and systems—while building or enhancing management teams.
- Sustainable value creation depends on alignment, focus, and time, with cultural renewal and talent motivation at the center.
- Collaboration between corporates, investors, and leadership teams is key to unlocking long-term growth.
Gyrus Insights Zurich | May 21, 2025
Gyrus Insights Zurich brought together corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss how private equity enables transformation through carve-outs. The conversation explored the journey from corporate management to entrepreneurship, the complexities of separation, and the strategic role of governance in driving sustainable value creation.
Speakers: Davide Vassallo (CEO, dss+), Guy Semmens (Managing Partner, Gyrus Capital), Davide Bianchi (Chairman, Corcym)
Moderator: Anna Mattsson (Partner, McKinsey & Co.)
Closing remarks: Eleanor Davies (Korn Ferry)