KURT MANSKE

DEAL AND BOARD ADVISORY

Know what you’re buying before you own it.

Principal-led cyber and AI advisory for transactions, board decisions, and high-stakes events.I work directly with private equity sponsors, acquirers, boards, and executive teams to evaluate risk, inform critical decisions, and turn findings into clear actions — from pre-LOI diligence through post-close execution and board oversigh

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THE BUSINESS CASE


81%

of PE firms above $25B AUM include cybersecurity in standard transaction diligence.

Source: Kroll, Private Equity Cybersecurity Survey, 2026

29%

of PE firms below $25B AUM do the same

Source: Kroll, Private Equity Cybersecurity Survey, 2026

$2.1M

average financial impact of a cyber incident at a portfolio company

Source: Kroll, Private Equity Cybersecurity Survey, 2026

WHAT I BRING


Senior executive judgment at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, transactions, and board governance.

I work directly with sponsors, acquirers, boards, and executive teams to translate complex cyber and AI risks into the decisions that matter — deal terms, investment priorities, leadership actions, and what needs to happen next.

WHAT I HELP WITH

TRANSACTION ADVISORY

Make better-informed decisions before, during, and after a transaction.

Cyber & AI due diligence
Pre-LOI red-flag reviews
Sell-side readiness
Deal terms & risk considerations

POST-CLOSE & PORTFOLIO RISK

Turn diligence findings into action and create a consistent view of risk across the portfolio

100-day security plans
Portfolio cyber risk reviews
Sponsor-level reporting
Exit readiness

BOARD & EXECUTIVE ADVISORY

Independent senior guidance for high-stakes decisions, events, and oversight responsibilities..

Board cyber & AI oversight
Executive crisis exercises
Post-incident reviews
Security & AI investment decisions

HOW I ENGAGE


Engagements are designed around a specific decision, transaction, or high-stakes event — with clear scope, senior-level involvement, and a defined outcome.

Engagements are designed around a specific decision, transaction, or high-stakes event — with clear scope, senior-level involvement, and a defined outcome.

TRANSACTION DILIGENCE

Focused cyber and AI diligence at the point in the deal cycle where the findings can influence the decision.

BOARD & EXECUTIVE ADVISORY

Independent perspective for boards and executive teams navigating cyber, AI, investment, and governance decisions.

POST-CLOSE ACTION

Translate diligence findings into prioritized actions, accountable owners, investment requirements, and a practical 100-day plan.

CRITICAL EVENTS

Senior-level support for crisis exercises, post-incident reviews, and other situations where independent judgment matters.

NEED AN EXPERIENCED PERSPECTIVE?

Let’s talk about the decision in front of you.

Whether you’re evaluating an acquisition, preparing for a transaction, addressing a board-level concern, or navigating a critical event, we can start with a focused conversation about what you need to know and what comes next.

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