Joined
William Pauli-McCahon joined Food Strategy Associates as a manager in 2025.
Prior experience
Prior to joining Food Strategy Associates, William spent four years at Bain & Company in their London office. Before that William spent nine years in manufacturing and engineering management.
FSA experience
Will has worked across both commercial and operational engagements in the European food and beverage sector. He supported the vendor commercial and operational due diligence of a UK crisp manufacturer, covering market positioning alongside the production cost base ahead of sale. He also worked on the buy-side operational due diligence of a European vitamins, minerals and supplements supplier for a private equity acquirer, and on the combined commercial and operational buy-side due diligence of a Bulgarian sweet snacks manufacturer.
Education
William holds an MBA from IESE Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering Technology from Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology.