M&A Integration
Delivering Synergies. Preserving Momentum. Aligning the Business.
For most organizations, the deal is just the beginning. The real challenge — and opportunity — lies in the integration. At Creston Advisory, we specialize in leading complex M&A integrations that deliver measurable value, accelerate synergy capture, and maintain operational continuity through change.
Whether you’re integrating a single bolt-on or consolidating global platforms, we bring the tools, talent, and execution focus to guide your organization from Day 1 through long-term alignment.
We don’t just support the integration. We lead it.
What We Deliver
Integration Strategy & Operating Model Alignment
We help you articulate the integration thesis, define the new operating model, and establish functional priorities — aligning stakeholders across business units, regions, and cultures.
Synergy Planning, Tracking & Realization
Value creation doesn’t happen by accident. We quantify cost and revenue synergies, establish KPIs, and build a clear roadmap with milestones to ensure benefits are realized and sustained.
IMO Setup & Workstream Leadership
We stand up and lead your Integration Management Office (IMO), driving cadence, governance, and execution discipline across all functional and cross-functional workstreams.
Day 1 & Day 100 Readiness
We ensure that your organization is fully prepared for Day 1 — from customer communications to IT access and payroll continuity. Our 100-day integration playbook helps you hit the ground running while maintaining momentum post-close.
Functional Integration Execution
We embed experienced leads into Finance, IT, HR, Supply Chain, and Customer Ops to lead integration workstreams from within — managing change, timelines, and interdependencies.
Change Management & Cultural Alignment
Integration isn’t just about systems — it’s about people. We build tailored change plans to engage employees, align leadership behaviors, and sustain productivity across both legacy organizations.
Common Integration Challenges We Solve
Poor cross-functional coordination and delayed synergy realizationInconsistent communication leading to confusion and attritionUnder-resourced integration teams and overstretched internal leadersMisaligned systems and delayed technology harmonizationCultural disconnects that stall performance post-closeWhy Clients Choose Creston
Execution-First Approach
We embed senior integration leads to manage real-world complexity, not just PowerPoints.
Cross-Functional Rigor
Our team includes former CFOs, CIOs, PMOs, and business unit leaders — giving us perspective across the org.
Pace & Discipline
We operate at the speed of your deal with the discipline of a program office.
Tailored, Not Off-the-Shelf
We apply proven playbooks but flex to your organization’s unique deal, culture, and strategy.
From Deal Signing to Full Integration
We’re with you every step of the journey — from early planning through final handoff.
Integration is Not a Task — It’s a Transformation
You need more than strategy. You need a team that understands the pressure, the politics, and the pace — and who can lead through it all. At Creston Advisory, integration is not an afterthought — it’s what we do.
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