The CEO appointment is the most consequential hiring decision a PE sponsor makes. We set out how to define the brief, run the search process, and avoid the mistakes that cost valuable hold-period time.
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The PE CFO market is the most competitive it has been in a generation. We explore the six qualities that define a great PE CFO, the red flags sponsors should watch for, and how to structure the search.
The 100-day plan private equity sponsors have relied on for decades follows a familiar rhythm: new CEO arrives, board sets objectives, hundred days pass, performance is reviewed. It is a…
Executive Summary European private equity has entered 2026 with cautious optimism. Our mapping of private equity talent trends 2026 shows these shifts directly reshaping executive hiring, with sponsors placing greater…
A midyear review of the 2025 EMEA private capital landscape — covering liquidity challenges, record PE fundraising, the AI investment boom, and strategic shifts shaping executive hiring across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
In private equity, human capital is emerging as a critical driver of value creation. This article examines how portfolio companies are rethinking talent strategies — particularly in the context of labour shortages and digital transformation.
A new lens on value creation in private equity: Leadership Impact — the measurable value generated by CEO outperformance. This article explores how exceptional leadership is redefining returns and reshaping how PE firms assess executive talent.
With demand for PE-grade CFOs outpacing supply, this article examines the critical debate: should private equity-backed businesses prioritise a CFO’s technical skills or their sector-specific experience when making a hire?
European private equity firms are responding to market headwinds with a renewed focus on buy-and-build strategies — using portfolio company acquisitions to drive growth and operational synergies in an uncertain macro environment.
From AI and blockchain to ESG pressures and shifting LP expectations, this article distils the defining megatrends that shaped private capital markets in 2023 and their strategic implications for firms navigating a complex landscape.