There are companies that consult, and then there are companies that transform. For more than two decades, TriVista has stood at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology, offering organizations more than advice—it offers a pathway to measurable results. In a business environment where efficiency, speed, and precision often make the difference between growth and stagnation, TriVista has emerged as a trusted partner to global private equity firms and mid-market operating companies.

Its story is not about abstract frameworks or surface-level fixes. Instead, it’s about real-world solutions, hands-on expertise, and the kind of guidance that gives organizations the confidence to face complex operational and technological challenges head-on.

A Firm Built for Real-World Impact

TriVista has built its reputation by focusing squarely on operations, supply chain, and IT strategy. What sets it apart is its ability to blend transaction advisory with performance improvement—helping clients both close deals and make those deals thrive in the long term.

At its core, TriVista’s mission is to enhance enterprise value. From conducting rigorous operational and ESG due diligence for private equity investors to guiding companies through large-scale transformations, the firm has built a record of success across industries and geographies. Its work spans North America, Europe, and Asia, and the clients who walk through its doors leave not just with reports, but with roadmaps to profitability, resilience, and sustainable growth.

The Power of Industry Expertise

TriVista’s strength lies in its people. Unlike firms that recruit primarily from consulting backgrounds, TriVista deliberately hires professionals who come directly from the industries they now advise. Former executives from aerospace, food and beverage, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods bring hard-earned knowledge to every engagement.

That expertise translates into practical guidance. Clients never receive theoretical solutions—they get actionable strategies that work in the boardroom, on the factory floor, and across global supply chains. For TriVista, results are not about activity; they’re about unlocking value where others see obstacles.

A Model Designed Around the Client

One of the reasons TriVista has become the preferred partner for private equity firms and operating companies is its relentless client-first approach. Its consultants are known for being accessible, highly responsive, and adaptable. The firm takes pride in listening closely, incorporating feedback, and maintaining transparency at every stage of an engagement.

This culture of trust explains why TriVista is called upon to advise on more than 100 transactions worldwide every year. Clients rely on the firm to represent their interests before management teams, to identify opportunities, and to anticipate risks others might overlook.

Transaction Advisory: In today’s M&A environment, closing a deal is only the beginning. What determines success is whether that deal translates into long-term value. This is where TriVista shines. Its transaction advisory services extend far beyond due diligence.

The firm has pioneered the Quality of Operations® Analysis, setting the gold standard for operational benchmarking and evaluation since 2006. Whether it’s buy-side or sell-side diligence, merger integration, or compliance support, TriVista’s work ensures investors and executives see not just what a business is today, but what it can become tomorrow.

Strategy and Performance: For many executives, improving operations isn’t about minor tweaks—it’s about transformation. TriVista partners with leaders to reimagine operations, enhance margins, reduce working capital, optimize supply chains, and prepare companies for growth or sale.

When organizations need change that sticks, TriVista delivers hands-on support. Its performance improvement services are designed not for short-lived gains but for lasting efficiency and scalability. By aligning strategy with execution, the firm helps companies achieve results that resonate across shareholders, employees, and customers alike.

Executive Search and Interim Leadership: No transformation is possible without the right leaders in place. TriVista is private equity’s preferred choice for executive search and interim management in the Office of the COO. Its specialized recruitment model ensures that companies are equipped with leaders who understand not only strategy but also execution.

Whether filling a permanent role or bridging a leadership gap temporarily, TriVista ensures its clients have the expertise to maintain momentum during critical transitions.

A Transformation Partner

TriVista has built more than a track record; it has built trust. Its work has proven again and again that when companies are equipped with the right strategy, the right execution, and the right leadership, transformation is not only possible—it is sustainable.

As industries become more complex and supply chains more global, businesses need more than advisors who offer frameworks. They need partners who understand the stakes, who can navigate the terrain, and who deliver measurable results. TriVista has shown itself to be exactly that partner.

TriVista’s consultants draw upon real-world experience in these fields, enabling them to provide highly specialized insights. That is why the firm has become synonymous with precision, adaptability, and credibility in the eyes of private equity and corporate leaders alike.

The Visionary Leader Upfront

Tim Ristoff, TriVista’s Founder and CEO works with private equity investors, boards and executive leadership teams to assess and improve middle-market businesses.

With 25 years of industry experience before beginning his consulting career, Tim brings extensive Fortune 500 operating expertise to TriVista’s clients. Whether evaluating operational performance during due diligence or assisting leadership teams with strategic initiatives, Tim’s background as a practitioner brings a unique and highly-valued approach.

Tim is widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of operational due diligence, having led hundreds of engagements for many of the world’s leading private equity investment firms, across a diverse set of industries.

Under Tim’s leadership, TriVista has been recognized by Consulting Magazine as one of the fastest-growing management consulting firms globally. TriVista also received the award for Mid-Market Operations Consulting Firm of the Year from Acquisition International.

Tim holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BS from Miami University (Ohio).

“At TriVista, we specialize in providing expert business consulting services to help companies transform operations and improve financial performance. Our team of advisors is experienced in operations, supply chain, technology, and mergers and acquisitions.”