Private equity's talent market sent mixed signals last quarter; dealmaking slowed even as deal size and stakes grew, finance talent swung sharply from surplus to shortage, and boards discovered their CHRO succession pipelines weren't built for what the role demands today.
Discover Q1’s shift toward AI-ready operators, strategies for navigating the CFO shortage, and our latest brief on notable executive appointments (CCO/COO, CFO, Operating Partner, HR/Talent, IR/BD)
The end of the last quarter saw a steady rise in hiring plans for Q1 '26, and companies are quickly implementing AI for internal operations. We've also tracked notable market movers (CFO, Operating Partner, HR/Talent, IR/BD) and other key trends.
We've tracked notable market movers (CFO, Operating Partner, HR/Talent, IR/BD) and highlighted a few key trends in our latest update. Learn where dynamic PE talent is currently most needed.
Our report highlights significant market moves, our successful executive placements, and key takeaways from industry conferences. It shows a PE talent market characterized by economic uncertainty, deal slowdowns, and a pronounced shift toward operational excellence and new capital sources.
We’ve outlined a few key points of interest from the front lines, let me know if you find them useful or if we missed anything. We are happy to announce that we were, once again, named by Hunt Scanlon as one of the Top Search Firms In The PE Sector. Below you’ll find: Key points [...]
