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𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆-𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 # 𝟭! Download your version of the report: https://lnkd.in/geYbZiBh This edition is but the first in a series aimed at exploring the leadership talent landscape for private equity, featuring: -How current talent market dynamics have affected executive compensation in software and SaaS. -How upleveling of executive teams is driving senior leadership turnover. -How private equity firms are shaping #leadership teams to increase the likelihood of a prospective exit, including acquisitions and IPOs. Based on Bespoke's work with hundreds of private equity backed #software and #SaaS portfolio companies and thousands of senior executives, the report captures a decade of learnings in executive placement and leadership advisory projects serving as an invaluable resource to benchmark portfolio executive talent. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gzaveNi9 #ExecutiveSearch #Growth #Bespoke #PrivateEquity

"𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹." In a recent Tailored Talent episode, Matt Richburg, Managing Partner of Ampersand Leadership Group, and Eric Walczykowski, #CEO of Bespoke Partners, discussed the critical steps for CEOs to ready their teams for exits. https://lnkd.in/dWCUauvN They highlighted key points on: ☑ Understanding C- level team readiness ☑ Creating a thoughtful action plan for #executive support ☑ Preparing for the business and emotional components of the exit process Don't miss this insightful discussion! Learn how Bespoke Partners and Ampersand Leadership Group are preparing #leadership teams for successful exits: https://lnkd.in/dWCUauvN

Founder transitions are on the rise, with experienced CEOs stepping in to take businesses to the next level. This trend is especially notable in smaller, growth stage companies. Discover how these transitions impact company #growth and strategic execution in our latest #CEO Trends report, with expert insights from Katherine Baker, Partner and CEO Practice Co-lead. Download now: https://lnkd.in/et8vNujY #PrivateEquity

"𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁; 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺." https://lnkd.in/dWCUauvN In a recent Tailored Talent interview, Matt Richburg, Managing Partner of Ampersand Leadership Group, and Eric Walczykowski, CEO of Bespoke Partners, delved into the essential steps for #CEOs to prepare their teams for successful exits in #privateequity. They shared valuable insights on: ☑ Ensuring readiness for the extensive diligence process ☑ Conducting #leadership health checks ☑ Managing emotional preparation for intense scrutiny Learn how Bespoke Partners and Ampersand Leadership Group are ensuring leadership readiness in PE portfolio companies: https://lnkd.in/dWCUauvN

Eric Walczykowski, CEO of Bespoke Partners, discussed with Hunt Scanlon Media how our exclusive focus on #software and #SaaS, combined with our functional expertise, ensures we deliver unmatched value to our clients. Our deep understanding of these sectors allows us to identify the best-fit executives for each role. Explore more in the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eyCcBffM

We are delighted to welcome Jake Elgart to our team as the new Senior Principal in the Finance Practice, based in Philadelphia, PA. Jake brings a wealth of experience, having successfully executed a broad range of executive and non-executive searches for PE-backed tech companies. His deep expertise in technology sector recruitment has consistently added value to the companies he has worked with by integrating transformative talent at all levels. Jake's strategic acumen and proficiency in connecting outstanding professionals with impactful roles will be instrumental in advancing our Finance Practice. We eagerly anticipate his contributions and leadership. Welcome to the team, Jake! Learn more about Jake and connect with our team at https://lnkd.in/eQjr3C7H #executivesearch #privateequity #leadershipdevelopment

Understanding #CEO compensation is crucial for aligning expectations and securing top talent to create value. Our data shows that the average CEO's On Target Earnings (OTE) vary widely based on company revenue. For example, CEOs at companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue receive an average OTE of $1.5M. Download now to gain valuable insights: https://lnkd.in/et8vNujY Find out more about CEO #compensation and equity in our comprehensive report, featuring insights from Katherine Baker, Partner and CEO Practice Co-lead. #ExecutiveSearch

𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 - 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟵 𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗧 How do you optimize #leadership in your portfolio companies? Join strategic leadership expert Matt Richburg for "Path to Exit: Ensuring Leadership Readiness in PE Portfolio Companies." 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g6kG5nZ6 Matt will share best practices for: ✔ Navigating leadership transitions effectively ✔ Maintaining operational stability during changes ✔ Gain actionable insights to drive success in your portfolio companies. Stay ahead in the evolving #privateequity landscape.

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐬 What are today’s best practices for a successful portfolio company exit? Discover them in our next episode of "Tailored Talent: Path to Exit: Ensuring Leadership Readiness in PE Portfolio Companies." Register Here - https://lnkd.in/g6kG5nZ6 Experts Matt Richburg and Eric Walczykowski will delve into: ↗ Aligning leadership with the value creation plan ↗ Assessing and enhancing leadership capabilities ↗ Ensuring operational continuity during transitions Don’t miss this discussion on optimizing #leadership for successful exits! #PrivateEquity