Maddox Consulting has successfully completed numerous assignments for blue chip companies and investors, working across the transport, travel and leisure sectors and advising companies on the impacts of climate change.
Some recent examples of successful projects include:
Rail Franchise Bid Support, Transport Operator
Maddox Consulting has supported one of the UK’s leading transport operators in preparing its winning bids for a number of passenger rail franchises, assisting with developing winning bid strategies, writing business plans to support the bid, and conducting analysis of the revenue impacts of initiatives. Read More
Corporate Restructuring, Government Owned Airline
Maddox Consulting has been involved in the preparation of the restructuring plan for submission to the European Commission for a European government owned airline over a 2 year period. Our work has included the preparation of the restructuring plan, the successful submission process with the Commission and the recapitalisation of the airline. Read More
Corporate Strategy, Leading Bus Company
Maddox Consulting has provided ongoing support to leading UK Bus Company over a 2 year period. Our work has included reviewing the portfolio of operating companies, developing and implementing turnaround plan for underperforming business and introducing a new performance management and reporting tool across the business. Read More
Due Diligence and Bid Support, Airport Investor
Maddox Consulting provided substantial support to an investor/operator bidding for a strategic airport in the South West of the UK. Prepared revenue forecasts and financial model for the airport, advised on expansion opportunities and Capex requirements, developed analysis to support the Low Cost Carrier viability of the airport, conducted other aspects of commercial due diligence, assisted with the bid process and submissions, and supported successful fund raising. Read More
Bid Support, Rolling Stock Manufacturer
Maddox Consulting was retained by one of the world’s leading rolling stock manufacturers, to support them in their preparation of a bid to supply and maintain the new fleet for the Thameslink franchise in London. The new fleet was being procured centrally by the UK Department for Transport (DfT), so we were retained to help our client develop a bid strategy and process that met the DfT’s objectives and complied with their procurement process. Read More
Market Entry Strategy, International Transport Operator
We supported a leading international transport operator with their successful entry into the UK and European passenger transport market. Our work commenced with a review of the attractiveness of European transport market, mapped opportunities against company’s existing capabilities and developed entry plan. Subsequently worked with client to identify partners in target markets and establish Joint Venture. Read More
Due Diligence, e-tailer and Travel Agent
Maddox Consulting supported a dynamic Private Equity house in its acquisition of one of the UK’s leading online retailers and travel agent. We reviewed the company’s positioning in the market place through extensive primary research programme and developed revenue forecasts and a financial model for the business to develop an independent valuation and secure debt finance for the transaction. Read More
Company Restructuring, Car Rental Company
Maddox Consulting worked with one of the world’s leading hire car companies to understand changes in the market and ensure that the company was appropriately structured to reflect these changes. We supported chief executive in assessing suitability of current structure and business processes and managing the restructuring process to reflect changes and emerging trends in the market place.
New Business Development, The Carbon Trust
Maddox Consulting designed and developed new service offering to provide technical and strategic advice to large companies looking to reduce their environmental impact and understand the likely impacts of climate change on their business. We then worked with the Carbon Trust to develop a sales and marketing strategy, lead the delivery of pilot projects and manage a knowledge transfer process so that they could undertake such projects themselves on an on-going basis. Read More
Carbon Reduction Strategy, The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
The FCO was looking to reduce the Carbon footprint of its global estate of embassies and consulates, and identify and spread best practice. The FCO approached the Carbon Trust for assistance, and Maddox Consulting were appointed to lead the project. We helped the FCO articulate what its sustainable operations objectives, policies and scope of operations should be; assessed different initiatives to support these objectives and developed alternative strategic options for taking sustainable operations forward. Read More.