Capabilities
BDA focuses on helping paper and packaging companies in mature markets identify and implement growth plans.BDA consists of a network of affiliated senior level industry consulting professionals with specialized functional and industry expertise. Our low cost / flexible organizational design provides you with access to the most knowledgeable and experienced industry professionals when you need them. Following are specific areas of expertise we can provide:
- Growth strategy development and implementation
- Strategic planning, opportunity screening, business development, market assessments
- Market and technical expertise across all North American pulp, paper, and board segments
- Market research, survey design, survey implementation, and research analysis
- Packaging supply chain services (market, technical, cost)
- Valuation and financial services
- M&A / due diligence support services
- Process engineering and technology development services
- Global market expertise including Mexico, South / Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
President and Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
Frank Perkowski is the Founder of BDA and has over 25 years of diverse business experience in senior-level positions. For the past eight years, Frank has been an industry-focused management consultant and has led / completed well over 100 consulting engagements for a diverse group of clients. He has strong functional expertise in the areas of growth strategy development, marketing, business management, strategic planning, market research, and new business development.
Corporate experience includes senior management positions at Jacobs Consultancy, Riverwood International, Georgia-Pacific, James River, Ford Motor Company, Price Waterhouse, and Colgate-Palmolive. He is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) with an MBA from Fordham University and BA with distinction from Yale University. Affiliations include the Institute of Management Consultants, Tappi, Business Management Association, and The Yale Club of Atlanta.
BDA Affiliations
Dan Cenatempo, President of Value Resolution Group. Dan is the founder and president of Value Resolution Group. His organization is a leading provider of financial, valuation, and due diligence support services to a wide range of industries with a strong focus on the paper and packaging sectors.
Bob Kinstrey, Director Process Technology for Jacobs. Bob is a recognized industry expert in the area of paper industry process technologies, operations, and technical requirements and developments. His 37 years of industry experience includes 22 years of experience in paper mill operations and 15 years of experience as a process engineer and consultant for engineering design firms.
Brian Cawels, President of Market Concepts, Inc. Brian’s firm is a leading provider of market research, survey technology, telemarketing, and related research services. As a result of extensive work with us in our industry, we can provide a wide range of research services and capabilities performed by research professionals who understand our target markets and requirements.
Fernando Mera, President of TradeLatin Group. Fernando and his team of professionals provides BDA with in market expertise on the paper industry and markets in South and Latin America. The TradeLatin organization is involved in providing a number of services to paper producers and industry suppliers involved in these markets.
Other BDA affiliates include professionals with specific expertise in the following areas:
- European paper industry and markets
- Asian paper industry and markets
- Business and product development
- Management training and business development
- Process engineering and construction services
- Supply chain process management
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