Archive for March 2025
Interim vs. Permanent Leadership for PE-Backed Companies
The selection of executive leadership for a private equity (PE) portfolio company isn’t a linear decision — especially when evaluating the merits of interim versus permanent placements. Both options can unlock value, stabilize performance, and drive transformation. But each carries a different cost structure, impact horizon, and risk profile. This decision isn’t about hiring fast…
Read MoreRecruiting Finance and Accounting Leaders for Private Equity Firms
Amy Searles — Senior Partner at hireneXus — explains why modern finance leaders need to break out of the back-office mindset. Today’s top talent excels at cross-functional collaboration, operational partnership, and knowing when to get into the details versus when to step back and lead strategically.
Read MoreFinance and Accounting Leadership for Private Equity Portfolio Companies
Amy Searles — Senior Partner at hireneXus Private equity (PE) portfolio companies operate in an environment unlike any other. The pace is fast, the expectations are high, and the margin for error is slim. Leadership in finance and accounting plays an outsized role in determining whether a portfolio company delivers on its value creation plan…
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