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Grace Gunawan is a Project Manager at Roland Berger, with a focus on the media and technology sectors and particular expertise in VFX and animation services, as well as transaction advisory services.
Within the VFX and animation industry, Grace leads complex due diligence, growth strategy and strategic transformation projects for major players. She spearheaded the development of Roland Berger's proprietary database and production spend model, delivering granular insights into every film and TV show released in western markets since 2018. The tool models annualized spending while taking into account budgets, production timelines and market shocks, providing a unique lens into industry trends. Grace has successfully delivered multiple commercial and vendor due diligence projects for leading VFX and animation studios, providing critical insights for clients into market opportunities and competitive positioning.
Beyond VFX and Animation, Grace brings strong functional expertise developed numerous due diligence engagements and a range of growth strategy and transformation projects across business services and technology verticals. She has supported private equity clients and corporate investors in evaluating high-growth platforms and has advised companies on scaling operations, entering adjacent markets, and unlocking long-term value.
Grace holds an BSc in Management from the London School of Economics.
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