What's your next move?
Meet Javier
A hands-on operator with proven work-ethic, willing to learn and develop a passion for your business.
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work in startups requiring a nimble, do-it-all approach, as well as large public companies requiring focused leadership and execution. I've been a staff engineer designing medical devices and optimizing supply chains, a manufacturing executive solving quality issues and training line operators, and a commercial excellence leader building a new global sales force from the ground up.
Most recently at Waters Corporation, a large analytical & medical instrument company, I had the opportunity to lead in a variety of different roles, from corporate mergers & acquisitions, to new product development and commercial excellence, being promoted to become one of the youngest Directors at the company in just four years. After finding success in the corporate world, I've made the decision to bet on myself and pursue business ownership.
First and foremost, I am a husband and father of 2 amazing kids. I was born in Mexico to a large, tight-knit and entrepreneurial family, and have lived in the US for the past 20 years.
I earned bachelors and masters degrees in Engineering from Stanford and Northwestern, as well as an MBA degree from Harvard Business School in 2018.
How Does This Work?
It all starts with a phone call to meet each other, answer any questions and understand your plans and your business.
Meetings for in-depth discussion & sharing financial statements under an NDA.
Initial non-binding offer is made, including valuation, terms and timeline.
Begin confirmatory diligence, work towards a definitive agreement.
The deal is signed and closed. After a brief transition period I'll take it from there.
How is this different from Private Equity or a "Financial Buyer"?
- I'm an individual looking for a new career, not just the "next deal"- my priority in the first year of ownership will be to learn the business, understand the customers, and earn the trust of the employees.
- I will greatly appreciate as much transition time as you are willing to give, but I have no interest in being your boss or structuring the deal as an "earn out".
- Independent capital allows me to prioritize steady, sensible growth, without the pressure to "grow at any cost" in order to sell quickly and return money to investors.
- I have full autonomy to make the final call, there is no investment committee or board to get involved if we agree on a transaction.
What is Baton Succession?
- Its the entity I established to conduct the business search, not a fund or a holding company, its just me. The name is meant to represent a single buyer (me) and a single seller (you) working together towards a smooth transition.