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Andrew Kidd

CEO | COO ► Navigate Founder-to-PE Transitions ► Professionalize Operations & Lead M&A Deals

About Me

Over the last decade, I’ve orchestrated transformations and professionalized large-scale, multi-site operations for a U.S.-based startup in a turnaround situation and a mature enterprise in Australia / New Zealand. My track record of PE-backed scaling, aggressive M&A execution and integration, and service excellence has resulted in consistent, sustainable value creation. My expertise includes: Executive Leadership | Operational Excellence | Strategic Planning & Execution | Multi-Site Operations | Growth Strategy | P&L Ownership | Private Equity Transactions | Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) As an experienced PE platform leader, I’ve bridged the professionalization gap: transitioning “mom and pop” businesses into cohesive, efficient, and profitable national brands. I know how to recognize and capitalize on the market levers that will create opportunities, while building replicable culture, processes, and systems that ensure operational excellence. A few key highlights include: ► Optimizing commercial strategies and professionalizing operations to nearly double revenue and more than triple EBITDA across 100+ Poolwerx Australia locations. ► Turning around an underperforming U.S. startup by implementing scalable operating systems, processes, and structures. ► Guiding the Founder and CEO through the transition to private equity ownership while integrating strategic acquisitions that enabled Poolwerx to scale. I’m a hands-on servant leader. Collaboration, accountability, discipline, and empowerment are the cornerstones of my approach to engaging and motivating executive teams around rigorous KPIs. Let’s connect to discuss how my industry expertise and proven leadership can position your organization for profitable, sustainable, and scalable growth.

Jurisdiction

United States | Australia | New Zealand

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
CEO Franzus Consulting
2025 - Present

CEOPoolwer USA
2022 - 2025

After the private equity liquidity event in 2022, I was named CEO, providing strategic direction and visionary leadership for the entire U.S. business. With full P&L ownership, I led the country budgeting and planning process, identified appropriate M&A targets, and restructured the core management team.

Certification

Total Certifications1

Certified Franchise Executive

International Franchise Association

2017

Skills

Core skills0
Languages1

Languages

English