Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company (“Cerberus Operations”) is our proprietary operations platform, purpose-built over multiple business cycles to asset manage, operate, and drive value across our investment strategies and portfolio of companies. With more than 75 full-time professionals, and a robust network of consultants, we deploy a deep bench of subject-matter experts, attorneys, operating executives, and industry veterans that can support the Firm and its portfolio companies across all stages of an investment lifecycle.
Strategic Partners
We work closely with management teams at portfolio companies, providing tailored insights into strategies, markets, and opportunities to help build stronger, more competitive businesses. When it comes to execution, we provide talent that understands the companies in which we invest and the industries in which they operate, bringing specialized expertise to help drive key initiatives and operational execution.
Cerberus Operations also partners with our investment strategies across all stages of the investment lifecycle – from deal sourcing, diligence, and negotiating definitive agreements to acquisition and integration, asset management, and exit. Consistency of personnel and institutional knowledge provides an integrated and unified approach across Cerberus’ investment strategies.
Core Practice Areas
Our platform provides specialized support across the following areas:
- Legal: Attorneys and paralegals delivering a full suite of legal services, including transaction structuring, ongoing business guidance, M&A support, and exit planning.
- Compliance: Legal professionals assisting with regulatory monitoring, entity formation and management, and compliance support.
- Investment Strategy Support: Professionals aligned with each investment strategy that can provide diligence, transaction execution, and ongoing investment monitoring and support.
- Human Capital: Talent acquisition veterans focused on identifying, recruiting, and placing personnel across organizational levels at portfolio companies.
- Branding and Communications: Specialist support on brand positioning, design strategy, marketing, and portfolio company internal and external communications.
Network of Resources
We supplement our full-time team with a proprietary network of consultants, specialist advisors, and contractors. This robust network enhances our ability to deploy resources efficiently and adapt to evolving market conditions.
Note: Employee data as of September 30, 2025, and subject to change without notice. There can be no assurance that any of these professionals will remain with the Firm. The fees and expenses associated with Cerberus Operations and other affiliated service providers are borne by the Cerberus-managed funds, and generally not offset against applicable management fees, in accordance with the applicable Cerberus-managed funds’ organizational documents.