A Note From our Managing Director
"In today’s high-stakes M&A and strategy environment, successful outcomes hinge on disciplined execution and not just vision. As deals grow more complex and timelines compress, the real differentiator is the ability to operationalize change at pace. ClarityNorth Partners was built to meet that challenge head-on.
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At ClarityNorth Partners, we’re not just focused on helping you sign the right deal. We’re here to ensure you realize its full value. That comes down to sound integration or separation planning and, most critically, real-world execution.” — Sebastian Andersen
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Sebastian Andersen is a senior advisor in M&A and transformation with a decade of experience leading high-impact, cross-border transactions across execution-heavy industries such as logistics, energy, life sciences, infrastructure, and industrials.
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He has advised corporates and private equity clients on buy- and sell-side transactions, carve-outs, integrations, and performance acceleration initiatives, serving as a trusted lead on several landmark deals in Europe and North America.
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He is recognized for his pragmatic, hands-on approach and is a frequent voice on operational M&A, strategic separation, and organization-building post-close.​
About ClarityNorth Partners
At ClarityNorth Partners, we believe M&A and transformation success doesn’t stop at the signing table. It’s earned through disciplined execution, strategic clarity, and cultural alignment. We’re an independent advisory firm built for buyers, sellers, and investors who understand that real value comes from how well you execute after the deal is signed.​
Founded in New York City with global experience behind us, we work shoulder-to-shoulder with private equity teams, corporate M&A leaders, and founders who are navigating complex transitions in industries where execution is mission-critical including logistics, infrastructure, industrials, energy, chemicals, life sciences, and manufacturing.​
Our model is senior-led and impact-driven. Every engagement is delivered by experienced professionals who’ve stood inside the deal, managed the day-to-day, and delivered results.
From carve-outs to integrations, governance redesign to cultural alignment, we help our clients go beyond signing and closing and move with purpose toward realization. We don’t just advise. We help you get it done.​
Our Team
Depth Where It Counts.
Experience That Delivers.
At ClarityNorth Partners, our strength lies in the caliber of our people. Our team is composed of seasoned professionals who bring deep expertise across the transaction lifecycle: from strategic diligence and operational carve-outs to post-close integration and long-term value creation.
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Each member has been carefully selected for their ability to operate at the intersection of execution and insight. With an average of 15+ years of experience, our advisors have led buy- and sell-side initiatives, served as trusted operators during moments of transformational change, and supported some of the world’s most complex cross-border deals.
We bring together:
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Transaction leaders who’ve built and run M&A teams inside Fortune 500 companies and global PE portfolios
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Sector experts with deep vertical knowledge across life sciences, logistics, energy, manufacturing, and more
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Finance and diligence professionals with rigorous analytical backgrounds and operational know-how
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Change leaders and strategy architects who ensure deals don’t just close but that they succeed
This collective bench allows us to flex and scale around client needs, deploying the right expertise, at the right moment, with precision. Whether we’re guiding CEOs through a strategic exit or standing up an integration office for Day 1, our team shows up not just as advisors, but as embedded partners in execution.
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Why ClarityNorth Partners
At ClarityNorth Partners, we believe successful M&A and transformation outcomes aren’t born in the boardroom. They’re built in execution. We’re driven by six core principles that shape how we operate and how we deliver results. These principles are more than values. They’re how we execute, how we collaborate, and how we lead change from Day 0 through Day 1 and 2.
Clarity in Execution
We make the complex simple with structure, focus, and clear priorities. We have deep operator and execution expertise and utilize it.
Respect the People Side
M&A is more than numbers and organization charts. It’s change, trust, and transition. We have managed deals globally and lead with empathy.
Operate at Pace
We bring urgency without chaos, enabling fast and informed decision-making.
Precision Over Polish
We favor accuracy, insight, and usability over buzzwords and over-design. We have sector knowledge.
Think Like Owners
We care about outcomes, not just outputs. We’re partnering with you to create lasting impact and our boutique model provides you with top-attention.
Build for Day 2, Not Just Day 1
Our work lays the foundation for integration and separation success, not just close-the-deal optics. We execute on the complexities.