Ruined by PE Ownership - Director Point B Employee Review

1.0
17 Jun 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance is better than most consulting firms; lots of great people still

Cons

Point B was acquired by a Private Equity firm. Since the transaction, the culture director was fired, virtually all employee events and perks were cancelled, headcount shrunk in half, layoffs have been rolling and unrelenting, key leaders have been terminated without recognition, revenue and profit fell off a cliff, the firm lost traction with key clients, and leadership was replaced by PE puppets. What once was a magical place has become a shell of its former self. The PE firm will undoubtedly turn a tidy profit by loading the firm with debt, eliminating "overhead," and restructuring assets in their favor, but the value to the employees - both tangible (ESOP valuation) and intangible (culture, etc.) - have been destroyed. Avoid at all costs if you care about the soul of a company.

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5.0
28 May 2026
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Pros

Fantastic culture and a close knit relationship within the entire Phoenix geo. Amazing Finance leadership that will show you the rope

Cons

Lower pay and bonus compared to the industry but that is to be expected as consulting industry was shrinking back then. C-Suite also changed strategy & direction multiple times so it was chaotic for a good while

1.0
10 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Strong culture and collaborative environment prior to the acquisition -Talented, passionate consultants who genuinely care about client outcomes

Cons

-Leadership changes post acquisition negatively impacted culture and morale -Decline in effectiveness and professionalism within operations and the Talent Acquisition function -Disconnect between leadership behavior and the firm’s stated values -Limited accountability for people leaders despite clear performance concerns

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