Partnership in Action
These stories showcase our deep collaboration with Entrepreneurs. In the spirit of the trust our partners place in us, each is presented with complete confidentiality, demonstrating our shared journey toward building resilient, forward-looking enterprises.
Case Study
Transforming a Family Office into a Modern Investment Platform
CLIENT TYPE
Multi-generational Family Office
SECTORS
Consumer Product
Technology
Renewables
ENGAGEMENT AREAS
Strategy
Governance
Deal Advisory
Portfolio Transformation
The Challenge
A long-established Asian family office struggled with fragmented investment processes, unclear governance, and inconsistent portfolio performance. The next-gen leaders wanted to modernize operations, pursue new asset classes, and create a more disciplined, strategic investment playbook.
Our Approach
OBG applied its Strategic Partnership Framework, focusing on:
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Governance & structure: Redefined investment committee workflows and reporting cadence.
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Portfolio analysis: Evaluated 30+ holdings across listed, private, and alternative assets.
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Opportunity mapping: Identified renewable energy, healthcare tech, and consumer VC as emerging growth arenas.
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Execution support: Assisted in due diligence and board advisory for 3 key acquisitions.
Key Outcomes
Improvement in portfolio performance within the first year.
A clear investment strategy aligned across generations.
New processes reduced decision time by 40%.
Two new verticals launched: Green energy & consumer tech.
Case Study
Turnaround & Modernization for a Traditional Manufacturing Group
CLIENT TYPE
Mid-size Manufacturing & Distribution Group
SECTORS
Manufacturing
Industrial
Supply Chain
ENGAGEMENT AREAS
Strategic Turnaround
Operational Efficiency
Digitalisation
The Challenge
A 40-year-old manufacturing business faced declining margins, outdated processes, rising costs, and difficulty hiring new talent. Leadership needed a clear path to modernize and remain competitive.
Our Approach
OBG ran a full turnaround & modernization program:
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Conducted operational diagnostics across plants and distribution hubs.
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Introduced digital tools (ERP, workflow automation, production visibility).
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Rebuilt the sales strategy with sector-focused teams.
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Implemented a margin-improvement plan.
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Facilitated leadership alignment between founders and senior managers.
Key Outcomes
Margin improvement in 12 months.
Production errors reduced.
Successful business succession roadmap agreed between generations.
Case Study
Systemising & Scaling an F&B Group
CLIENT TYPE
Multi- brand F&B Group
ENGAGEMENT AREAS
System
Operation Right Sizing
Strategic Communication
Leadership & Culture
The Challenge
A growing F&B group with several outlets struggled with inconsistent operations due to a lack of standard systems, weak cost control with an unclear margin structure, and limited financial visibility for owners. They also faced difficulties launching new cuisines, finding good locations, and significant challenges in attracting & retaining talent. They needed a scalable foundation to grow.
Our Approach
OBG transformed the group through a structured operational and financial upgrade:
1. Implemented Essential F&B Systems
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Standardised SOPs across kitchen & service
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Recipe costing + inventory systems
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Daily revenue & operations reporting
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Scheduling tools to optimise labour
2. Strengthened Cost Structure
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Menu engineering to improve margins
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Supplier consolidation
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Waste reduction measures
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Clear weekly KPI reviews
3. Improved Financial Reporting
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Weekly owner dashboards
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Automated revenue & cost updates
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Outlet benchmarking
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Simple forecasting tools
4. Built an Expansion Model
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Identified high-potential new cuisine concepts
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Created launch playbooks
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Provided rent benchmarks & site selection tools
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Supported in negotiating better rental terms
5. Attracted & Developed Talent
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Clear career paths
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Incentive structures tied to store performance
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Training frameworks for chefs and managers
Key Outcomes
Food cost reduced
Better labour efficiency
Owners receive weekly insights, not quarterly reports
Two new cuisine concepts launched successfully
Improved rental terms across new locations
Higher talent retention and stronger leadership bench
Case Study
Governance & Oversight for a Tech Startup Backed by a Traditional Corporate Group
CLIENT TYPE
Technology Startup (Corporate-backed)
SECTORS
Technology
Corporate Innovation
ENGAGEMENT AREAS
Funding Control
Strategy Oversight
Governance
Stakeholder Alignment
The Challenge
A traditional parent company invested in a new tech venture but faced early-stage challenges: no clear control of fund allocation, limited financial discipline, misalignment between founders and the board, and growing concern about burn rate and transparency. They needed an independent partner to balance 'startup speed' with 'corporate governance' and protect their investment.
Our Approach
OBG stepped in as a strategic gatekeeper and governance partner, ensuring the startup could move fast but responsibly.
1. Built a Governance & Reporting Framework
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Created a clear funding approval process
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Implemented spending thresholds & review checkpoints
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Built financial tracking tools for burn rate, vendor spending, and milestones
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Set up a monthly reporting package for board visibility
2. Installed a Funding 'Gatekeeper' Function
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Reviewed all major expenses, hiring requests, and technology investments
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Ensured spending matched the approved roadmap
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Prevented scope creep and unnecessary projects
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Protected the parent company’s capital while enabling innovation
3. Aligned Stakeholders at Board Level
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Facilitated alignment sessions between startup founders and parent company executives
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Clarified expectations, KPIs, growth targets, and risk tolerance
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Provided neutral, data-driven updates to maintain trust
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Helped manage communication during strategic pivots
4. Strengthened the Startup’s Operating Discipline
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Implemented project management workflows
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Set measurable product milestones
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Introduced lean operating principles to improve speed with accountability
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Enhanced financial discipline across the team
Key Outcomes
Full transparency on how capital was used
Stronger trust between founders and the parent company
More disciplined spending
Clear roadmap and KPIs, enabling confident board decisions
The startup reached key product milestones on time and within budget
A stable governance model now supports future funding rounds and growth
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