3Q24 Insights

Increased Focus on Finance, Private Equity, Boardroom Insights, and More

What we saw and heard in the third quarter of 2024

As we are officially past the halfway mark of 2023, we would like to share the trends we have seen across the global executive recruitment landscape. In this edition, we will delve into the key takeaways from the first half of 2023.

CFO Searches: Future-Proofing Financial Goals and Strategies Across Industries

CFO placements have been a central focus this quarter, spanning both private equity and traditional multinational clients. In a recent newsletter, we analyzed the recent trend that documented external CFO hires reaching a 10-year high.
 
Some factors driving the uptick in demand for CFOs and other finance-oriented executives include a lack of effective succession making internal recruiting less feasible, and prevailing geopolitical uncertainty. In times of prolonged global tension and ambiguity, companies lean heavily on the expertise of CFOs to mitigate financial risks and tend to choose a more conservative growth trajectory. 

Private Equity: A Flurry of Activity in Executive and Boardroom Search

This quarter, we’ve completed several high-profile searches for private firms, and their portfolio companies, filling critical roles like Managing Director, CMO, CFO, and Director of Cyber Security. We have also aided in identifying and hiring several operating partners and board members. These leaders are helping drive growth and efficiency in sectors ranging from Infrastructure to HVAC and Industrial Manufacturing.
 
Our boardroom search expertise continues to gain momentum as more clients seek diverse and impactful leadership. We’ve helped clients in industries like manufacturing and professional services enhance their boards with tailored market maps and targeted outreach, placing leaders who bring fresh, strategic insights.

We Enjoy a Challenge: Successfully Placed Executives in Several Hyper-Specific Roles and Geographies

We worked on several fun and challenging searches across multiple industries in The United States, Hong Kong, India, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. This further shows that our unique, innovative approach to Executive and Board Search is highly effective regardless of the job spec, country, or industry. 
 
Here are some of the key positions we have recently filled:
  • CHRO – Private Equity-backed Industrial Manufacturing, Europe
  • Multiple CFOs for Private Equity Portfolio Companies – USA
  • Cluster CEOs – Europe
  • Chief Data Officer – Professional Services, Global
  • CFO – Consumer Health, India
  • Cyber Security Lead – Private Equity, USA
  • VP of Operational Excellence – Consumer Health, Europe
  • Fixed Income Sales Officer – Private Equity, Hong Kong
  • Multiple Board Maps resulting in new members and/or operating partners
Each of these searches has involved close collaboration with our clients to ensure the right mix of leadership, experience, and vision is brought to the table.
 
As we continue to build on this momentum, our focus remains on delivering top-caliber executive talent across a range of industries. We believe that the versatility of our approach, combined with our commitment to innovation and long-term partnerships, will continue to set us apart in the competitive landscape in which we operate.
 
Should you be interested in learning more about any of these searches, or wish to see a slate of candidates that have been vetted and are actively considering a change, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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