Josh Werkmeister
Senior Consultant
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Minnesota
Josh Werkmeister
Senior Consultant
Josh is a high-performing professional with proven track record of adding value through successful execution of high-priority M&A and strategic initiatives. He possesses strong analytical skills with an excellent ability to understand complex issues, develop solutions, and effectively communicate with senior leadership.
At Harney, Josh supports a broad range of client engagements in which he performs detailed financial and accounting analyses, develops company projections and forecasts, and creates financial models. Prior to joining Harney, he worked at Willis Towers Watson where he was a senior associate for strategy and corporate development.
Representative Engagements
Strategy and Corporate Development
- Led operational review of two underperforming businesses, including evaluation of strategic alternatives ranging from turnaround to M&A
- Led the strategic assessment for WTW’s re-entry into treaty reinsurance broking market
- Performed M&A activities, including identification and evaluation of potential acquisition targets, due diligence and integration planning
Executive Compensation Consulting
- Modeled long-term incentive plan payouts and impact on free cash flow based on various performance scenarios and plan designs
- Developed financial models to forecast potential costs and share utilization of equity incentive plans for companies undergoing an IPO