Senior management due diligence in the healthcare industry

Osborne Partners was engaged by a private equity group to conduct due diligence on a prospective senior executive in the healthcare sector. We verified strong technical credentials and a proven delivery record, while also identifying material legal exposure and reputational concerns flagged by sources.

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Avanti Bhati

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Osborne Partners was retained by a private equity group to conduct due diligence on a potential senior executive in the healthcare industry. The scope included assessing the candidate's professional track record, industry reputation and any material reputational or legal risks that could impact the client's appointment decision.

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Evaluate

Our enquiries revealed a complex professional profile of the senior executive. The subject demonstrated substantial expertise in hospital planning and management, with a proven track record of successfully commissioning multiple healthcare facilities across tier I and II cities in India. Sources confirmed strong technical capabilities in project execution and realistic financial projections. However, our investigation uncovered significant concerns including a criminal case filed for alleged data theft from a former employer, which resulted in an arrest and multiple ongoing legal proceedings that have remained unresolved for over a decade. Sources also indicated persistent interpersonal challenges, including difficulty controlling temper and a tendency to make exaggerated claims about professional accomplishments. While the subject has maintained employment in the sector following these incidents, sources suggested these issues have prevented access to senior positions at leading healthcare groups in the country.

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Communicate

Osborne Partners' findings highlighted material concerns about the subject's professional conduct and ongoing legal exposure that were not previously known to our client. Our report outlined that while the candidate possesses valuable technical expertise and industry experience that is highly sought after in India's expanding healthcare sector, the associated reputational and legal risks warranted careful consideration before proceeding with any appointment.

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Business Intelligence & Investigations

We support clients across the investment lifecycle, from pre-investment due diligence to post-investment investigations and public policy risk assessments, helping them identify and respond to reputational, regulatory and governance risks.

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Expert

Avanti Bhati

Partner

Avanti specialises in business intelligence, investigations and political risk, with a track record of uncovering assets worth millions in cross-jurisdictional cases.

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