Who We Are
Kumo Tau LLC is a strategic advisory firm that partners with investors and management teams to navigate critical business inflection points. We specialize in value creation planning, strategic transitions, and growth strategy for companies across industries.
Our work spans the full spectrum of corporate lifecycle events, from preparing businesses for equity investment and accelerating post-acquisition value creation, to guiding leadership through divestitures and strategic repositioning.
Leadership
Tom Simpson
Founder & Managing Director
Tom Simpson is a seasoned management consultant and strategic advisor with deep expertise in value creation for investor-backed companies. Over a career spanning leadership roles in strategy, operations, and corporate development, he has advised asset managers and portfolio companies across a range of sectors on their most critical growth and transformation initiatives.
His approach combines rigorous analytical frameworks with practical operational insight, ensuring that strategies translate into measurable results. Tom founded Kumo Tau to provide senior-level strategic advisory without the overhead of large consulting firms, giving clients direct access to experienced counsel when it matters most.