In companies backed by private equity, the CFO is often hired to enhance the finance function’s professionalism. That can mean better reporting, stronger controls, cleaner forecasting, more disciplined processes, and, in many cases, a major systems upgrade. For founder-led or family-owned businesses taking on institutional capital for the first time, …
Change Management: The CFO Skill That Makes Transformation WorkRead More »
Townsend Search Group is pleased to announce that Andy Matles has joined our team as a Director. Matles focuses on C-Suite and senior-level placements for our private equity and middle market clients nationwide. Before moving into executive search, Andy’s career spanned corporate tax and technical roles in the manufacturing industry, …
Private equity investors often face a delicate question after acquiring a founder-led company: Should the founder remain involved after the leadership transition? In many cases, there are compelling reasons to say yes. The founder knows the business inside and out. Their relationships with key customers, suppliers, and employees can help …
When the Founder Stays: Balancing Continuity and Change After a PE TransitionRead More »
Private equity deal value surged in the first half of 2025. But underneath the headline numbers, the market tells a more nuanced story—one that has clear implications for how PE firms hire and lead at the portfolio company level. Here’s what we’re seeing in the market and reading in analyses …
2025 Private Equity Trends: What They Mean for Talent StrategyRead More »
In a recent episode of Invest Like the Best (May 27, 2025), Graham Weaver, founder of Alpine Investors, crystallized his firm’s approach to private equity in four powerful words: “Solve it with talent.” Behind that phrase is a strategic insight that shapes how smart investors approach value creation—especially in lower-middle …
Solve It with Talent: The Private Equity Advantage That Can’t Be UnderwrittenRead More »
