Our Strategy
At HCE, our Ecosystem Conglomerate model is the foundation of everything we do. Unlike traditional conglomerates, we create a unified platform where acquired businesses actively collaborate, share resources, and leverage each other’s strengths. This synergy enables vertical integration, operational efficiency, and collective innovation across industries. We don’t just own businesses — we align them to work together, unlocking exponential value across the entire ecosystem.
HCE also owns and controls an integrated alternative asset investment firm, which operates as a separate entity within the conglomerate. This firm serves as the financial and strategic engine of the platform — deploying capital to acquire, incubate, and scale businesses across industries. What sets it apart is its ability to tap directly into the talent, infrastructure, and capabilities of our subsidiaries to accelerate growth, reduce execution risk, and drive portfolio-wide returns. By aligning investment with operational power, we create a compounding effect that fuels sustained value creation.
Our Mission
Similar to our motto “The Best Companies in the World,” our mission is to acquire, create, and refine assets to world-class status, driving innovative solutions and creating perfection in every industry we enter. We are committed to creating long-term value through strategic investments, meticulous restructuring, and fostering sustainable growth. The goal for each of our companies is to be the dominating force in the industry they operate in, leveraging our expertise and resources to lead the way toward excellence. Through ethical business practices and strong partnerships, we aim to leave a lasting impact not just on the business landscape but on the world as a whole.
Our Values
That we hold at HCE & across all our portfolio companies.
- Meritocracy: Our commitment to meritocracy means that individuals are treated solely on their competency and performance, not irrelevant personal traits or favoritism.
- Excellence: Striving for superior performance and the highest standards in everything we do, continuously seeking to improve and excel.
- Impact: Committing to making a practical positive difference in the world and driving change that improves industries, communities, and lives.
- Innovation: Continuously seeking better ways to solve problems and improve processes, staying ahead through creativity and forward-thinking solutions.
- Quality: Dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality in all that we do or are associated with.
- Accountability: Taking full responsibility for our actions and decisions, and ensuring that we exceed our commitments to everyone.
- Investing in people: We believe that the only to achieve sustainable success is by prioritizing and supporting those who support you.
- Candor: We uphold openness, honesty, and transparency in all our actions, communications, and decisions.
- Environment: We prioritize sustainability and responsible stewardship, ensuring our actions support a healthier planet for future generations.
Leadership
Chairman & CEO: Will Hunt
Will serves as the HCE’s founder, chairman, and CEO. More information about Will can be found at willhunt.com
Advisory
M&A Financial: Maxwell Heller
Max serves as an advisor in financial consulting and M&A due diligence, bringing over 20 years of experience in the industry. With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Susquehanna University, he specializes in comprehensive M&A advisory services for private equity, venture capital, family offices, and corporate clients, supporting both strategic and financial transactions. His expertise includes buy-side and sell-side due diligence, valuation support, working capital analysis, restructuring, and strategic consulting. Throughout his career, Max has consulted on over 450 transactions with enterprise values ranging from $2 million to $6 billion, overseeing all deal aspects.