Success story · November 2025
Senior Advisor as a driving force behind strategic analysis in the agriculture and livestock sector.
How bringing in an industry expert redefined the company’s strategic assessment in a record time of two months
Client and Sector: Our client, a leading strategic consultancy with operations in northern Spain, was leading a transformation project at a medium-sized company in the agriculture and livestock sector. This company was facing a critical juncture that was jeopardising its future viability.
The Situation / Need (The Problem):
The project was at a complex turning point. Following a previous intervention that had failed to deliver the expected results, the organisation urgently required an assessment of the actual situation to serve as a solid basis for decision-making.
Immediate executive management and an insider’s perspective were required: a professional with proven experience in general and commercial management within the agri-livestock sector (pork, poultry or beef), capable of validating hypotheses and ensuring accountability for the restructuring plan from day one.
The EPUNTO Approach and Solution (The Methodology): EPUNTO deployed a Senior Advisor from our pool of executive talent in less than two weeks. His role was not that of a traditional consultant, but rather that of an industry expert to strengthen the consulting team and ensure the end client’s viability.
Over two months of intensive work (an ‘explosive’ phase), the executive became an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. Under the supervision and mentorship of Emilio del Prado, a Partner at EPUNTO, the project focused on leading the assessment of the current situation, reviewing the business model and defining the strategic levers for the restructuring, providing a pragmatic vision firmly rooted in the reality of the business.
Frequently asked questions
What was the main challenge in this project?
The challenge was to provide an urgent and credible feasibility assessment following a previous consultancy project that had not been successful. A ‘plug-and-play’ industry expert was needed to validate the strategic direction without any learning curve.
Why was a Senior Advisor from EPUNTO chosen rather than another consultant?
Speed and extreme specialisation were critical. The client (the consultancy firm) did not need any more theory; it needed real executive experience (General and Commercial Management) in the agri-livestock sector. Our model ensured the appointment of a highly qualified leader who delivered tangible value during an ‘intense’ two-month assignment.
What was the most significant impact during this initial phase?
In the first few weeks, our Senior Advisor managed to break the deadlock by reviewing the current situation and laying the strategic foundations (business model, organisation) for decision-making. His contribution was key to drawing up the restructuring roadmap.
How did EPUNTO ensure the transfer of knowledge once the mission had ended?
As this was a strategic advisory service, the main deliverable was the diagnostic report itself. The Senior Advisor mentored the consultancy team and provided a detailed action plan for the next phase (the implementation of the restructuring), ensuring that the recommendations were fully sustainable.
What unique feature did EPUNTO bring to this solution?
Surgical precision in the selection of senior management. We do not simply provide a consultant, but a former Managing Director from the agriculture and livestock sector. It was this contribution of real-world experience, overseen by our Partner Emilio del Prado, that ensured the viability of the solution proposed to the end client.
