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An OG Woman in Private Equity and a Prolific Board Member

Despite significant strides, men still outnumber women on Fortune 500 and Russell 3000 company boards, accounting for about 70% of seats. Private company boards favor

April 19, 2023

Top 10 Skills Needed to Assume PE-Backed CFO Opportunity

In private equity, the portfolio company CFO plays one of the most critical roles—if not the most critical—in determining the pace and scope of an

April 12, 2023

Find Future-Ready Replacements for Execs Now Stepping Down from a Leadership Role

Private equity is no stranger to executives stepping down from leadership roles. From founder CEOs cashing out for retirement to other C-suiters resigning for personal

March 27, 2023

Private Equity Executive Search Trends Toward Up-and-Comers Ready to Lead

Lately, my colleagues and I have been hearing the same refrain from many lower middle market PE clients: They’re struggling to find executives, especially CEOs

March 7, 2023

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What Story Will Your Recession Leadership Tell?

After the most recent jobs report indicated 517,000 new jobs were added in January and an unemployment rate of just 3.4%, economic pundits predicting a

February 28, 2023

Look Beyond First Round Draft Picks When Eyeing Top Talent to Lead Your Business Ecosystem

With one final drive to take the lead in Super Bowl LVII, an injured Patrick Mahomes further cemented his legacy as a future hall of

February 16, 2023

Practical Tips to Make the Six Cs of Inclusive Leadership Come Alive in Your Organization

A guide to help leaders at all organizational levels internalize and model inclusive leadership All companies seek the best and brightest talent to fill their

February 7, 2023

How Data-Driven CFOs Can Attract and Retain In-Demand FP&A Talent

Focus Search Partners’ two-part series, FP&A Insights, takes a thorough look at the new skill set required for today’s FP&A leaders. In this installment, we

January 16, 2023

Why Accountability in Leadership Will Be Critical in 2023

As we welcome 2023, business leaders everywhere are evaluating organizational objectives and setting goals for the next 12 months. At private equity firms, this exercise

January 14, 2023

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