MANAGING CONSTITUENTS IN PRIVATE EQUITY EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Private Equity firm and operating company recruiting involves managing crucial client-side relationships. A recently completed CFO search by Access Point Partners required consulting across numerous constituencies, mandates, and candidates.

Locations (2)

- East Coast PE Firm.

- Mid-west Operating Company.

Client-Side Participants (7)

- PE Partner was company’s board Chairman.

- PE investment partners and outside board members.

- CEO of the operating company.

- CHRO of the operating company.

- Interim CFO consultant at the operating company.

Tight Search Mandate

- CFO candidates must be PE-experienced in driving growth and exits.

- They bring manufacturing and omni-channel experience.

- They have managed lenders and covenants.

- They presently reside near the operating company’s HQ.

Success Outcomes

- 104 candidates and networked sources contacted in client co. geography.

- 5 semi-finalists interviewed by CEO, interim CFO, and C-level team.

- Lead finalist proceeded to Chairman, investment team, and board directors.

- Next ranked candidate was kept engaged.

- One offer package negotiated, extended, and accepted.

- Placement’s Start Date: Three weeks after offer accepted.