Who We Are
Valcreo Solutions is an AI and value-creation strategy consultancy that works with investors, boards, C-suite, and their teams to turn technology and transformation initiatives measurable enterprise value.
From AI-enabled operating models and digital product innovation to technology-led M&A theses, we build focused value-creation plans with clear financial and strategic outcomes.
The name Valcreo is a portmanteau of the words "Value" and the Latin word "Creo" which means "to create, to bring into being, to make."
We are inspired by ambitious enterprises and seek to support them on their journey.
Strategic Value
Redefining the corporate blueprint: Portfolio Strategy, Business Model Transformation, and M&A.
Operational Value
Engineering a high-performance engine: Procurement, Supply Chain Resilience, and Commercial Excellence.
Financial Value
Mastering capital discipline: Value-Based Management (VBM), Working Capital, and Capital Allocation.
Technology Value
The Digital & AI Accelerator: Leveraging AI and data as the central nervous system of value creation.
How We Create Value
Valcreo delivers measurable value across four interconnected pillars. Every engagement is tailored to your specific needs, combining elements across pillars for maximum impact.
Strategic Value
"Redefining where and how you compete"
Our Work Includes:
- Corporate & Portfolio Strategy: AI-enabled portfolio optimization and capital reallocation
- Business Model Transformation: Reinventing how value is created and captured using AI
- M&A Strategy & Due Diligence: Technology assessment and AI-driven value creation in deals
- Strategic Resilience Planning: Building defensibility against AI-driven market disruption
Operational Value
"Engineering a high-performance execution engine"
Our Work Includes:
- Procurement & Cost Transformation: AI-driven spend optimization and zero-based budgeting
- Supply Chain Resilience: Digital twin modeling and intelligent supply chain design
- Commercial Excellence: AI-powered pricing, promotions, and sales force effectiveness
- Process Automation: Intelligent automation of core operational workflows
Financial Value
"Mastering capital discipline and value measurement"
Typical Outcomes
2-5 percentage point ROIC improvement, $20-100M cash released
Our Work Includes:
- Value-Based Management (VBM): Aligning strategy, metrics, and incentives around Economic Profit
- Working Capital Optimization: AI-driven cash conversion cycle improvement
- Capital Allocation Governance: Ensuring ROIC > WACC across all investments
- Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning: Building dynamic models for AI investment decisions
Technology Value
"AI and data as the central nervous system of value"
Typical Outcomes
$50-200M+ value creation, 100-day deployment timelines
Our Work Includes:
- AI Strategy & Implementation: Enterprise AI vision, governance, and deployment roadmaps
- AI-First Digital Transformation: Transformation programs with AI at the core
- Tech-Led M&A Value Creation: Identifying and capturing tech-enabled synergies
- Data & Analytics Platforms: Building infrastructure for AI-driven decision-making
Representative Mandates
Selected engagements demonstrating our impact across asset classes and value creation levers
Global Asset Manager
Designed an AI-driven investment thesis and operating model for a $50B AUM firm, identifying $150M in efficiency gains.
Mid-Market PE Fund
Led technical due diligence and a 100-day AI value creation plan for a complex Fintech acquisition.
Insurance Scale-Up
Recovered a stalled digital transformation, delivering 30% operational cost reduction via intelligent automation.
Why Valcreo
We're not traditional consultants. Our approach is built for PE firms and ambitious enterprises that demand measurable value creation, not just strategic recommendations.
Traditional Consulting
Generic AI Roadmaps
Off-the-shelf frameworks applied to every client
Recommendations, Not Execution
Reports handed off; implementation left to you
Tech-First Approach
Focus on tools and platforms, not business outcomes
Vague ROI Metrics
'Efficiency gains' and 'cost savings' without precision
Generic Governance
Standard risk frameworks that miss AI nuances
Long Engagement Cycles
6-12 month studies before action
Valcreo Approach
Proprietary AI Thesis
EVA-focused frameworks that separate hype from value
Execution & Governance
We build, implement, and govern—turning concepts into deployed capabilities
Commercial Velocity
Every decision linked directly to EBITDA expansion and revenue acceleration
Quantified Outcomes
Specific metrics: $150M identified, 40% faster integration, 30% cost reduction
AI-Native Governance
Dynamic governance models built for agentic AI and rapid change
100-Day Value Plans
Rapid deployment with clear milestones and financial impact
Our Core Differentiators
The Valcreo AI Thesis
Proprietary frameworks that separate hype from tangible Economic Value Added (EVA), ensuring technology serves strategy, not the other way around.
Commercial Velocity
Directly linking code, algorithms, and data architectures to EBITDA expansion and revenue acceleration. Every decision has a financial impact.
Execution & Governance
De-risking the roadmap with rigorous governance, turning abstract AI concepts into deployed, audit-ready capabilities that drive measurable value.
Leadership
Meet the team guiding AI and value-creation strategy
Tapiwa
Managing Partner
"Advising Boards and C-Suite leaders on navigating the intersection of AI, capital allocation, and enterprise value."
Global Experience
Leadership roles across Banking, Real Estate, and Insurance in Africa, Europe, and North America
Education
Alumnus of Columbia University, IESE Business School, and MIT
Focus
Digital Strategy, M&A Tech Due Diligence, and AI Governance
Discuss your AI and value-creation agenda with Valcreo's leadership team
Schedule an AI value-creation briefing to explore how we can help unlock transformational value for your enterprise.
AI Leadership & Transformation
In an era of agentic AI, leadership capacity—not technical capability—is the constraint. We help organizations navigate the shift from tool users to system stewards.
Human-Agent Partnership
Reframe AI as active collaborator
Dynamic Governance
Establish guardrails with autonomy
Leadership Development
Build organizational capacity
AI Value Creation Calculator
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Enterprise Parameters
Value Creation Potential
Financial Impact Visualization
Total Value Creation (Annual)
$4.5M
From Efficiency
$3.0M
From Revenue Growth
$1.5M
Ready to explore your scenario? Our team can help you model complex value creation scenarios and develop implementation roadmaps.
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on AI strategy, value creation, and enterprise transformation
The CFO's Guide to Generative AI Investment
How to evaluate AI opportunities through a financial lens, measure ROI, and allocate capital strategically.
Why Tech Due Diligence Fails in 2025
Common pitfalls in M&A technology assessments and how to build a rigorous AI-aware due diligence framework.
Our Leadership
Our team combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge AI knowledge. We are former C-suite executives, data scientists, and strategy consultants dedicated to your success.
Valcreo Solutions
I am a seasoned Business Executive with a robust 25-year tenure spanning a variety of sectors including Private Equity, Real Estate, Consulting, Investment Banking, and Technology.
My expertise is multi-faceted, ranging from architecting transformative M&A strategies to implementing cutting-edge digital transformations, optimizing operational models, enhancing data capabilities, streamlining processes, and improving customer experience and revenues. I have successfully orchestrated numerous large-scale programs focused on maximizing portfolio company value and positioning organizations at the forefront of their respective industries.
Complementing my comprehensive professional experience is an elite academic pedigree. I hold a master's degree from the prestigious Columbia University in New York. Additionally, I have had the privilege of studying disruptive strategy under the tutelage of Harvard Extension School and participating in the globally renowned Advanced Management Program (AMP) at the #1 ranked IESE Business School in Spain. This commitment to continuous learning ensures I stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices in acquisitions.
This combination of extensive practical experience and advanced theoretical knowledge makes me a formidable player in the business acquisition arena, adept at identifying lucrative opportunities and executing strategic investments that drive substantial returns.
Qualifications
- MSc Technology Management - Columbia University
- Advanced Management Program - IESE Business School
- AI for Business - Columbia University
- Technology Roadmapping & Development - MIT
- Disruptive Strategy - Harvard Extension School
- Future of Commerce - MIT
- Microsoft Azure AI & Google Generative AI certified
- Bachelors in Accounting Science - UNISA
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