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In this seventh episode, Thomas Colin (Alvo.Market) and Maxime Nicolas (Outmatch) welcome Jean-Charles Lebeau, CEO of Renovio. After acquiring around fifteen companies in less than four years in the renovation sector, he shares his hands-on experience with Post-Merger Integration (PMI) — the crucial stage that begins once the deal is signed.
Signing the deal is only the beginning. Jean-Charles stresses that integration must be prepared during negotiations, but it plays out over time. Where closing is a sprint, PMI is more like a marathon — requiring patience, method, and above all, attention to the people who keep the business running day to day.
In the month following an acquisition, the priority is clear: regain control of the company’s “vital signs” — cash, bank accounts, data, HR, management tools. This stabilization ensures continuity and prevents unpleasant surprises before beginning the gradual integration process.
At Renovio, a specialized team — the Team Sparrow — manages each integration: finance, HR, IT, accounting. This industrialized setup allows speed while respecting the human pace. The goal: within six months, the acquired company should run on group systems and fully identify with Renovio, while maintaining its local expertise.
Beyond processes, Jean-Charles emphasizes that integration relies on trust. Being on-site, meeting teams from day one, and establishing direct dialogue are all levers to reduce resistance and spark collective momentum. Successful integration is not uniformity, but a balance between local autonomy and a shared vision.