Sean Ellis

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director at ORIX Capital Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Sean Ellis is a hands-on Private Equity Operating Partner at ORIX Capital Partners, focused on creating shareholder value for middle-market companies. His expertise spans strategic planning, digitization, and process improvement, backed by an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt certification.

Personality Overview

Informal

Believer

Imaginative

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

PE Value Creation
His current role at ORIX Capital Partners involves leading value creation activities and partnering with executives to drive positive outcomes for PE investors.
Operational Excellence
He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt and drove lean adoption at Liberty Mutual, developing a plan to realize $35M in efficiency.
Carve-out Support
Previously led carve-out engagements for private equity clients in the Northeastern US while at RSM, handling everything from diligence to implementation.

Media Appearances

ORIX Capital Partners expands its investment and portfolio operations teams. Featured in ORIX Capital Partners (official website)

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Work History

4-2020
Director at ORIX Capital Partners
9-2016 - 4-2020
Digital Experience - Vice President at State Street
9-2015 - 9-2016
Operational Excellence (LMS) Consultant at Liberty Mutual Insurance
9-2012 - 9-2015
Manager, Technology & Management Consulting at RSM US LLP
8-2011 - 10-2012
Sr Analyst of Divisional Operations at Staples

Education

2017 - 2020
Master of Business Administration - MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
2005 - 2009
BS from Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

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Exp : 16 Location : Boston, Massachusetts, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director at ORIX Capital Partners
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Insights For Selling To Sean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sean is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sean

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sean move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Sean take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Sean

Personality Compatibility


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