Richard Parry

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DISC Type : Dsi

Chief Transformation Officer | PE-backed platform (KKR | Ampersand) at Biosynth

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Richard is the Founder and Managing Partner of Atlantic M&A Partners, specializing in private equity value creation for over 25 years. With a focus on technology, healthcare, and industrial sectors, he supports sponsors in post-merger integrations and carve-outs. Colleagues describe him as highly intelligent, analytical, and a great presenter.

Educated at the University of Oxford and London Business School, Richard is deeply engaged in the private equity community. He actively participates in summits and dealmaker meetings in New York, demonstrating a passion for networking and sharing insights with fellow independent sponsors and capital providers.

Unique fact: Richard attended Oxford University with his twin brother, who described him as his "academic partner-in-crime. "

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

PE Value Creation
His career is built around translating private equity investment theses into measurable value through disciplined operational execution, integrations, and buy-and-build strategies.
Post-Merger Integration
He has extensive experience leading complex, cross-border M&A integrations, having directed the integration of nine acquired companies in a previous role.
Independent Sponsorship
He actively attends and promotes summits for independent sponsors and capital providers, showing a clear interest in networking and dealmaking within this community.

Media Appearances

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Work History

2022 - 2023
Chief Transformation Officer | PE-backed platform (KKR | Ampersand) at Biosynth
2020 - 2020
Interim M&A & Transformation at Atlantic M&A Partners
9-2019
Founder and Managing Partner at Atlantic M&A Partners
2015 - 2020
Founder & Owner at Healthcare Service Provider
2013 - 2015
Associate Partner, Global M&A Center of Competency at IBM

Education

9-1992 - 8-1996
MEng (Hons) from University of Oxford
9-2005 - 7-2006
MSc from London Business School

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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Richard

Personality Compatibility


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