IT services carve-outs: lessons from Fujitsu’s Manage Now transformation
In this episode, Christian Fischer, Senior Principal, speaks with Christopher Hellmann, Chief Transformation Officer at Manage Now and Associate Director at private equity group Aequita. Together, they explore the transformation of Manage Now following its 2024 carve-out from Fujitsu Services. The discussion covers the strategy that reshaped the business, including redefining the go-to-market approach, streamlining operations and building a customer-centric medium-sized IT services company. Christopher shares candid insights into the challenges, breakthroughs and bold decisions that turned the carve-out into a high-impact value creation story. Hear what made this transformation a success and what lies ahead for Manage Now, with lessons for operators, investors and IT services leaders that are navigating carve-outs and strategic change.