Executives who have spent most of their careers in public or privately held companies often think they know what it will feel like to run a private equity–backed business. The fundamentals are familiar: strategy, people, execution. But leading in a PE-backed company feels different. The pace is faster, the expectations …
Private equity firms are disciplined about most things: deal sourcing, diligence, and value creation plans, among them. But when it comes to succession planning, according to AlixPartners’ 10th Annual PE Leadership Study, the data suggests a blind spot. According to the study, only 26% of PE-sponsored companies have formal succession …
Succession Planning: An Overlooked Driver of PE PerformanceRead More »
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 »
The modern C-suite has expanded dramatically. According to new research from SHRM and the Burning Glass Institute, executive teams have grown by 160% since 1990. Large organizations now employ a wide range of specialized leaders, from chief revenue officers to chief wellness officers and beyond, to keep pace with business …
Designing the Right C-Suite for Lower Middle Market CompaniesRead 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 »
