Why the Best C-Suite Searches Begin Long Before the First Conversation
Every executive search starts with the same question: who do we need? But the organizations that consistently make great leadership hires know there’s a more important questi
Talent Acquisition from an In-House Perspective
In-house executive search teams are undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Once viewed primarily as process enforcers or cost-saving alternatives to retained search fir
Good Governance, Succession, and Why External Validation Matters—Even for Internal Candidates
Selecting the Chief Executive Officer is the most consequential decision a board makes. Thoughtful boards do not simply choose a leader; they establish a process that aligns with t
The PE-Backed CFO Blueprint
by Ryan Baggett In the private equity ecosystem, the CFO role has evolved well beyond financial stewardship. For PE-backed companies, this is not simply the executive responsible f
Private Equity Compensation Trends for 2026: Precision, Performance, and Pay for Value Creation
From Pay Structures to Value‑Creation Architecture Private equity compensation is experiencing a transformation. By 2026, pay has evolved from a simple tool for attracting and re