Capabilities
Gary McGaghey Expertise
Core areas of expertise across private equity value creation, B2B business services, multinational FMCG leadership, M&A, transformation, finance, logistics, manufacturing and global team building.
Private Equity Value Creation
Proven private equity CFO with a track record of driving value creation across the full investment cycle. From due diligence and 100-day planning to performance transformation, M&A, cash discipline and exit readiness — working closely with sponsors, management teams and lenders.
B2B Business Services
Deep B2B business services experience spanning facilities management, marketing services and BPO. Direct executive roles at OCS and Williams Lea Tag — two large B2B services groups with different sector focuses but similar contract-driven, people-led commercial and operational dynamics.
Multinational FMCG Leadership
More than 20 years of deep multinational FMCG experience across finance, logistics, manufacturing and COO leadership roles. Senior international finance and operational positions at Unilever and Robertsons Foods, spanning beverages, consumer products and global business services.
M&A, Carve-Outs & Integration
Led significant cross-border M&A, carve-outs and post-merger integration in PE-backed and corporate environments. Experience includes the carve-out and sale of Tag to Dentsu, the integration of Robertsons Foods into Unilever and the Pepsi Lipton International joint venture.
Transformation & Performance
Finance transformation leader with hands-on experience delivering end-to-end programmes — including global ERP rollouts, shared service design, process redesign and digital finance capability. Builds high-performing international finance teams and drives the operational change required for sustainable improvement.
Finance, Cash Discipline & Refinancing
Expert in rigorous cash management, working capital disciplines, treasury, governance and syndicated refinancing. Extensive experience managing lender relationships, covenant compliance and capital structure optimisation — including in highly leveraged PE-backed environments across UK and international markets.
Logistics, Manufacturing & COO Experience
Beyond traditional CFO scope, Gary has held COO and manufacturing-linked operational leadership roles in multinational FMCG environments. This includes supply chain, logistics, production and global business services — bringing a practical operational perspective to financial leadership.
Global Team Building
Strong record of building, restructuring and developing high-performing finance teams across diverse geographies. Has led large finance organisations across the UK, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas — fostering leadership capability, accountability and a performance-led culture.