Drawing on experience as a Big 4 auditor, Head of Internal Audit, CFO, and investor, Montagne brings a broad perspective to governance, financial oversight, enterprise risk management, and board effectiveness.
Typical areas of support
Audit and Risk Committee establishment and advisory
Enterprise risk management and board oversight
Board formation and governance advisory for founder-led and growing organizations
Board reporting and financial oversight frameworks
Internal controls and governance frameworks
Governance readiness for institutional investors
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Every engagement begins with understanding the challenge.
1. What types of organizations does Montagne work with?
Montagne works with founder-led, private, public, VC-backed, PE-backed, and nonprofit organizations navigating significant periods of growth and transformation. Typical engagements include institutional fundraising, governance evolution, performance improvement, international expansion between Europe and North America, finance transformation, and strategic organizational change.
2. Who will I work with?
Every engagement benefits from Malgorzata Guyot's senior leadership and is supported, when appropriate, by a trusted network of experienced professionals across legal, tax, regulatory, governance, and industry disciplines. This approach combines consistent strategic leadership with the expertise each engagement requires.
3. How does an engagement begin?
Every engagement begins with understanding the challenge and defining the right approach. The initial conversation focuses on the organization's objectives, the transition it is navigating, and whether Montagne is the right partner. If there is a strong fit, the scope, advisory approach, and expertise required are defined collaboratively. If not, we will say so, and, where appropriate, recommend an alternative.
4. What kinds of engagements does Montagne undertake?
Montagne advises across three practice areas: CFO Advisory – Governance and finance leadership for organizations preparing for institutional fundraising, finance transformation, and significant growth. Governance & Board Advisory – Governance frameworks, board effectiveness, Audit & Risk Committees, financial oversight, and enterprise risk management. Strategic Growth Advisory – Europe–North America expansion, organizational restructuring, strategic transactions, and international growth.
Does Montagne work internationally?
Yes. Montagne advises organizations operating across Europe and North America and has extensive experience supporting international organizations and leadership teams working across multiple business environments. While the primary focus is transatlantic business, engagements frequently involve coordination with global teams and specialist advisors.
Does Montagne work internationally?
Yes. Montagne advises organizations operating across Europe and North America and has extensive experience supporting international organizations and leadership teams working across multiple business environments. While the primary focus is transatlantic business, engagements frequently involve coordination with global teams and specialist advisors.
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