PRIVATE EQUITY FIRMS

We Build Leadership Teams That Build Value

We partner with private equity firms, family offices, and ownership groups, and their portfolio companies to place operators who drive performance - not just fill seats.

We understand that when leadership misfires, it costs time, momentum, and erodes valuation.

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WHO WE WORK WITH

Built for:

Private equity firms & family offices investing in middle-market industrial companies
Operating partners and deal teams
Portfolio company CEOs building or upgrading leadership teams

Typical company profile:

$20M–$250M+ revenue
Manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or distribution
Founder-led or transitioning post-acquisition

WHERE WE ADD VALUE

We can use our expertise both before and after a deal closes:

Before a deal closes:

Assess whether the current leadership team can and will execute the investment thesis
Identify leadership gaps that may not be obvious during diligence.
Provide market insight on leadership quality, availability, and compensation
Map external talent for critical roles ahead of need

Across the transition:

Partner with CEO on hiring priorities for the 100-day plan
Align leadership capabilities with sponsor expectations
Reduce execution risk before it shows up in performance lagging expectations
Refer executive coaches as necessary to prepare leadership team for the sprint ahead

After the transition:

Scaling from founder-led to professionally managed
Preparing for growth, acquisitions, or exit
Replacing underperforming executives

Enter a deal with clarity on leadership, and a plan to strengthen it with urgency and competence after the deal closes.

WHAT WE DELIVER

Executive Search Built for Real-World Operators

We specialize in placing leaders who:

Have run teams, not just managed functions
Understand throughput, margins, and operational pressure
Can step into imperfect environments and drive results
Build a strong foundation for scale - through organic growth or acquistion
Align with ownership expectations - whether PE, founder, or family-held

Typical Roles:

CEO/President/Country Manager/General Manager
COO/VP/Director of Operations
CRO/VP/Head of Sales
CFO/VP of Finance
CPO/CHRO
Supply Chain/Logistics Leadership

HOW WE WORK

A disciplined, execution-focused search process:

1. Align to the Investment Thesis

We define the role based on what the business needs to achieve—not a generic job description.

2. Map the Talent Market

We identify proven operators in comparable environments and ownership structures.

3. Engage Passive Talent

We recruit leaders who are not actively looking—but are open to the right opportunity.

4. Pressure-Test for Execution

We evaluate candidates against:

ability to deliver results
fit with ownership expectations
success in similar operating environments

5. Close with Precision

We manage the process from end to end, to secure the right leader—quickly and effectively.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Focused, experienced execution:

You work directly with a senior partner
No handoffs to junior staff or offshore teams
Deep experience in manufacturing and industrial environments
Strong network of operators, including military experienced talent
National reach with targeted search execution

HOW WE ENGAGE

We typically partner with:

Portfolio company CEOs directly
Operating partners supporting the business
Deal teams during or immediately after acquisition

Engagement model:

Retained search
Focused, high-touch execution
Clear communication and accountability

If a leadership gap is slowing execution, let's address it quickly.