Managing Shared Services in JVs: Executive Summary
Benchmarking and best practices related to the sourcing and management of shared services in JVs.
James Bamford is a Senior Advisor at Ankura based in Washington, DC. He joined Ankura with the firm’s 2020 acquisition of Water Street Partners, which he co-founded in 2008. Water Street Partners has been independently ranked as the number one global advisor on joint ventures since 2017. Prior to Water Street, he was global co-lead of the Joint Venture & Alliance Practice at McKinsey & Company.
View Full ProfileBenchmarking and best practices related to the sourcing and management of shared services in JVs.
Interview questions for JV Board, HR Committee, and search committees to use in assessing soft skills in JV CEO candidates.
One-page summary of challenges, solutions, and Water Street Partners’ insights related to sourcing and management of shared services in JVs.
Checklist for dealmakers structuring JV contract terms related to the JV operating model.
Questions used by the CFO of a major industrial conglomerate to evaluate the Companys JVs against dimensions critical to success.
Templates for assessing a JV’s control processes, policies, and support services.
Template for creating a charter for an asset project Steering Committee.
Potential process and criteria to help parent companies select an effective JV Director.