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Mark Sims

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Managing Principal

Mark Sims is a senior executive and operator with more than 20 years of experience leading growth and transformation for Fortune 1000 and private equity backed companies. He brings a rare blend of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Strategy and M&A leadership, with deep expertise turning strategy into execution to deliver measurable performance and sustainable growth. Mark is currently Managing Principal at consultMSG, a private equity advisory firm, where he leads the Technology Solutions group and helps clients execute transactions and drive business transformations.

What 18 Months Before Your Exit Should Actually Look Like
March 4, 2026

What 18 Months Before Your Exit Should Actually Look Like

Most business owners are leaving money on the table — not because they're running a bad business, but because they can't prove how good it is. In this episode, we break down exactly what buyers look for and how to build a business that commands top dollar. Joshua Wilson sits down with Mark Sims, a former Chief Information Officer and Head of Strategy & M&A at Scott's Miracle-Gro ($4B company), who now helps businesses transact, transition, and transform through…

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