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5 CEO Archetypes: Which Is Best for Your Company? - CEO Search

5 CEO Archetypes: Which One Is Best for Your Company?

Every CEO candidate is different. But if you spend enough time analyzing candidates for a chief executive role, you’ll see five distinct profiles emerge. Depending on the needs of your business, you might find that one type is better for your company than another. Here’s a quick overview of the five CEO archetypes, as well

A Glimpse Into the Shifting Priorities of Private Equity Leadership

Each year, the Ernst & Young Global Private Equity Survey closely examines the world of private equity executives. This year, CFOs and COOs seem to have one particular thing on their minds: talent management. The focus on talent has been shaped by emerging industry trends and a consistent focus on growth, among other industry shifts.

Is Your Management Team Working for You?

What’s the biggest issue facing today’s private equity firms and portfolio companies? You might think it’s the impending recession or record-high inflation. However, a survey conducted by management consultant company AlixPartners has found otherwise — a significant portion of surveyed private equity firms and portfolio companies named recruiting and retaining talent as one of their

Value Creation Teams: PE Firms’ New Secret Weapon

Successful private equity firms tend to see massive profits when buying and selling companies. And historically, they’ve been able to achieve those profits through buying and selling alone. That’s not the case today. In the current economic climate, the model of flipping companies isn’t enough to generate massive profits — or, at least, generate them

7 Strategic Reasons to Work With an Executive Recruiter for Your Search - Executive Recruiters - Cowen Partners

Seven Strategic Reasons to Work With an Executive Recruiter for Your Search

Hiring at the executive level is a critical process, and the outcome will affect your company for many years. The person you hire will play a role in determining the direction of your company, aligning the business, inspiring and mobilizing employees, and engaging with stakeholders. Finding the best executive for the job is not just

How to Find C-Suite Talent for a Private Equity Firm - Private Equity Executive Recruiters

How to Find C-Suite Talent for Your Private Equity Firm (& Convince Them to Choose You)

Hiring the right talent is important for any business. But it’s especially critical in the ultra-competitive world of private equity firms, where a company’s success or failure often hinges on the caliber of its employees. Whether you’re hiring for one open position or 20, you know that you need to attract top talent. But that

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5 Ways Executive Search Firms Support the Talent Management Priorities of Private Equity Companies

In recent years, private equity firms’ desire for top talent has reached an all-time high. This high level of demand is in response to a recognition across the industry that having the right people in key executive roles is a critical factor in how private equity firms are able to maintain growth amid significant market

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Private Equity Now Runs on Talent

The operating model of many PE firms is changing. In the past, the objective was to pick up bargain-bin companies at wholesale prices, quickly restructure them for profitability, and then offload them for a return. However, growing competition has made it more challenging to find undervalued bargains ripe for improvement. PE companies are finding they

Discovering Exceptional Private Equity Operating Partners: A Guide

By Shawn Cole, President Cowen Partners Executive Search Private equity operating partners play a crucial role in the success of private equity firms. These highly skilled professionals bring their industry expertise and operational acumen to drive value creation and operational improvements within portfolio companies. Finding the right operating partner is essential for private equity firms

What to Look for in a Turnaround Executive

When a company reaches the brink of disaster, the board of directors often looks for a new CEO or CFO to step in and turn things around. Declining profits, loss of major customers, and a freefall in share price are all indicators that someone needs to step in fast or risk the company heading into