Vic Dorsen
Business advisor for mid-sized manufacturing and trading company owners
| Hourly rate range | $135 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Australia |
| Credentials | Certified Value Builder Advisor; Bachelor of Business (Marketing & Manufacturing), University of Technology Sydney; Executive education in Mergers & Acquisitions, INSEAD |
| Practice | The Collaborative Group |
Vic Dorsen is a business advisor and coach who works with owners of mid-sized manufacturing and trading companies in Australia. He leads The Collaborative Group. His work covers growth, profit, and getting a business ready for sale. He brings over 45 years of international experience. He was Vice President Asia Pacific at Esselte, with $600 million in regional sales. He also founded ADEPT, which became Europe's largest packaging consultancy.
What Vic helps with
Vic helps owners grow their companies, earn more profit, and prepare for a successful exit.
- Growing a mid-sized manufacturing or trading company
- Lifting profitability
- Improving operations
- Strategic planning
- Preparing a business for sale
- Succession planning
- Raising the value of the business before an exit
Who Vic works with
Vic works with owners of mid-sized manufacturing and trading companies. These businesses typically earn $5M to $50M in revenue. His clients are Australian business owners who want to grow, boost profit, or plan a sale or handover.
How Vic works
Vic uses hands-on implementation. He works with owners on operational improvements, strategic planning, and succession preparation. He is a Certified Value Builder Advisor, so his work centers on raising the value of the business ahead of an exit.
Background and qualifications
Vic has over 45 years of international experience. He was Vice President Asia Pacific at Esselte, where he oversaw 11 countries, 7 factories, and $600 million in regional sales. He also served as General Manager at Hunter Douglas Australia and Toshiba Australia, and as Chairman of Redback Conferencing. He founded and exited ADEPT, which became Europe's largest packaging consultancy. Its clients included Shell, Boots, and Schwarzkopf. He holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney and studied Mergers & Acquisitions at INSEAD.
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The CoachVouch take
Vic combines a corporate career running regional operations with his own founder exit of a packaging consultancy.
Best for owners of mid-sized manufacturing or trading companies who want to grow and plan a strong exit.
Common questions
How much does Vic Dorsen charge?
Coaching with Vic runs $135 to $250 an hour. Message Vic from this page for an exact quote.
What does Vic Dorsen help with?
Vic Dorsen helps with growing a mid-sized manufacturing or trading company, lifting profitability, improving operations and strategic planning.
Is Vic Dorsen certified?
Vic Dorsen lists: Certified Value Builder Advisor; Bachelor of Business (Marketing & Manufacturing), University of Technology Sydney; Executive education in Mergers & Acquisitions, INSEAD.
What size of company does Vic Dorsen work with?
Vic works with mid-sized manufacturing and trading companies. These typically have $5M to $50M in revenue.
How do I contact Vic Dorsen?
Send Vic a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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