Tony Schulte

PE sponsors and healthcare investors utilize me when a portfolio company needs more than steady-state operations; they need an operator who can simultaneously scale revenue, build infrastructure, and create the organizational backbone required for a successful exit. Across healthcare services, MedTech monitoring, and Care Management, I’ve partnered with sponsors to execute the full PE value creation lifecycle: from 90-day operational assessments through EBITDA expansion, M&A integration, and exit readiness.

My differentiator is functional breadth. Most COOs own operations in isolation. I carry direct accountability across Finance, Sales, IT, HR, and Investor Relations enabling me to close the gap between a sponsor’s investment thesis and actual execution on the ground. I’ve led post-acquisition integrations compressing 18-month timelines to under 12, built 350-person remote organizations, and driven transformations that turned underperforming assets into high-margin, high-retention businesses. At IntellaTriage, the company scaled from $12M to $27M while expanding gross margin by 10+ points. At VRI, EBITDA margin increased by 15+ points and I managed two acquisitions that grew the client base 25%. At Cincinnati Bell, I held P&L responsibility for a $540M business unit and led $15M+ in annual outsourcing savings.

I build organizations that perform when it matters most: during growth phases, integrations, and the operational scrutiny that comes with exit preparation. My track record spans scaling remote-first teams to 900+ employees, delivering double-digit EBITDA margin improvement, and creating the financial discipline PE firms require for confident investment decisions. If you’re a PE sponsor, operating partner, or executive search professional evaluating COO talent for a healthcare or technology-enabled services platform, I’d welcome a conversation.