Private Equity - industry specific recruiting solutions

Leadership is the most important driver of value creation portfolio companies can leverage

Research underscores the critical role strong leadership plays in driving successful private equity investments. Companies led by competent, growth-oriented leaders are more likely to achieve higher revenues, peak operational efficiency, and sustainable growth—all key drivers of value creation in PE. Inversely, a majority of failed deal outcomes can be traced to the wrong management team.

Great CXO leaders can define company culture, increase employee engagement, and act as the bridge between investment goals and actual value creation. . Ensuring that the CXO team can attract, retain, and motivate high-caliber team members is vital for long-term sustained success, and always a wise investment.

Our Process is Discreet, Timely, and Focused on Results

In-Depth Needs Analysis

We listen. Partnering with you to understand your investment thesis, operational goals, and culture to build a strategic search plan.

Leadership Across the Investment Lifecycle

From operational turnarounds, to growth accelerations, or preparing for exit, we place executives who possess the vision and experience needed to lead at every stage of the investment lifecycle. Whether you need interim leadership or permanent C-suite hires, we’re committed to introducing the right talent to maximize your portfolio's value.

Precision and Agility in Execution

In the fast-paced world of private equity, time is critical. Our team ensures a highly efficient and discreet search process, delivering the right leaders quickly, while maintaining the utmost rigor in candidate evaluation.

Targeted Executive Search

We offer industry specific expertise, research-driven methodology, and leverage our relationships to identify the right executive leadership and talent. We specialize in aligning talent with the strategic needs of your portfolio companies without compromising on quality or fit.

Evaluation & Selection

We assess candidates against your strategic objectives; matching their skills, experience, vision to your goals. We then deliver executives who have a history of adaptability and capable of leading successful change in dynamic environments.

Seamless Onboarding & Support

Our relationship doesn’t end with a placement. We offer continuous support to ensure smooth integration and long-term success.

Our Process

01

We Listen

We listen carefully and take every search requirement to heart. We share the same language. With our industry specialization and expertise in creating curated talent strategies, we fully understand the needs of every recruitment effort assigned to us.

02

We Research

We Research-Frank Resource is prized for our granular, detailed research. Our clients benefit from our proprietary, systematic research systems, our long-established industry relationships, and our extensive networks.

03

We Recruit

We identify, engage, and rigorously qualify your next hire. The candidates we present align with your required qualifications, company culture, strategic objectives, and long-term goals. You benefit from our deep industry expertise—amplified by what clients often describe as our “gifted intuition.”

04

We Introduce

The time has come to make critical decisions. We have presented three highly qualified candidates, each well-suited for the role. As you deliberate in your post-interview evaluations, the question becomes: which of these individuals will you select as your next hire? In some cases, clients have chosen to create additional positions to secure multiple candidates—an approach that has proven advantageous in staying ahead of the competition.

You Succeed

When you're ready to make your final selection, we collaborate closely with you and your team, offering guidance on the unique strengths and considerations of each candidate. This ensures a streamlined hiring and onboarding experience for all parties involved. The result: a highly engaged new hire who adds immediate value to your team—and a trusted partnership with Frank Resource you can count on moving forward.

Executive Leadership Recruitment for Private Equity-Backed Growth Organizations

Talent Diligence & Executive Recruitment