Private Equity Search and Advisory
Private equity investors are as aggressive as ever and sit on unprecedented levels of dry powder. At the same time, valuations are high, and good deals are hard to find, making operational improvements key to unlocking value in portfolio companies. Through decades of experience building private equity and portfolio company leadership teams, we have identified key characteristics that drive success at the firm level and in portfolio companies across multiple industry sectors.
Assessing and building a board and management team
Building out comprehensive succession plans
Assessing the talent of M&A opportunities as part of the diligence process
Portfolio Company Advisory
The quality of the management team of an investment is the most important variable to achieving a good exit outcome.
Finding the right team to lead a turnaround, transformation or growth strategy is essential to meeting investor expectations for returns. We have assessed and placed executives at portfolio companies globally for the largest private equity houses. We understand what makes a good leadership team in a leveraged environment and work with the general partners and the portfolio company to build the right team for success.