Have you ever considered a CEO role with a private equity portfolio company?

If so, have you considered the different processes involved in landing a CEO position with a private equity firm versus landing a role with a publicly traded company?

CEOs for private equity portfolio companies face a different challenge than most public and private CEOs because they are expected to produce results rapidly; they will face an eventual disposition either through IPO, strategic sale, or financial sale (there are others).

Preparing for a successful CEO portfolio interview with a private equity firm requires extensive preparation. Our blog addresses key differences and strategies for preparing for such an opportunity.

Here is a partial list:

1. How private equity firms differ from public corporations 
2. Avoiding bait-and-switch outcomes
3. Strategic due diligence 
4. Board and CEO concerns in relation to your candidacy (differing perspectives) 
5. How to protect yourself with a PE board of directors’ motivators in mind 

Read the full blog here.

Still in the throes of the lockdown here in Nova Scotia (EASTERN CANADA), we’re anxious to travel once again. Thank you to our client, John, in Chicago this week who provided this list of exciting places to visit. Chicago is definitely on our list of places to see.

Restaurants: Unos, Lou Malnatis, Gibsons

Hotels: Drake Hotel

Sites: Signature Room on the 95th floor of the Hancock building, Architectural Boat Tour on the Chicago River, Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum, and Museum of Science and Industry

Events: Cubs baseball game