What attracts a Chairman to Private Equity? Following an in-depth survey conducted with 240 PE-experienced Chairmen and 30 PE investors, we have drafted a number of short reports on the role of the PE Chairman covering the draw, the required skill set, the opportunities and the challenges.

Part 3 explores the attraction of working with PE. In summary, these fall into 6 broad categories:

• Clarity of purpose
• High level of engagement
• Decisive, results driven culture
• Bright and entrepreneurially-minded people
• Opportunity for wealth creation

To read the findings, click here.

A series of short reports from Directorbank on the role of the PE Chairman encompassing the views of 240 experienced Chairmen and 30 Private Equity Investors.

In a series of reports, we explore the role of the PE Chairman – the draw, the required skill set, the opportunities and the challenges, particularly concerning the relationship with the CEO, the wider management team and the backers.

240 PE-experienced Chairman and 30 private equity investors took part in the research and shared their views with us. Direct quotes and anecdotes are highlighted throughout our series of mini reports.

The second report answers the following question: ‘Should a PE Chairman always invest in the business?’.

To download the findings, click here https://www.directorbank.com/store/Chairman-Survey-Part2.pdf

A series of short reports from Directorbank on the role of the PE Chairman encompassing the views of 240 experienced Chairmen and 30 Private Equity Investors.

In a series of reports, we explore the role of the PE Chairman – the draw, the required skill set, the opportunities and the challenges, particularly concerning the relationship with the CEO, the wider management team and the backers.

240 PE-experienced Chairman and 30 private equity investors took part in the research and shared their views with us. Direct quotes and anecdotes are highlighted throughout our series of mini reports.

The first report answers the following question: ‘At what stage does a Chairmen like to get involved in a pre-deal situation? As early as possible or when a deal is imminent?’ We also question PE investors to get their views.

To download the findings, click here https://www.directorbank.com/store/Chairman-Survey-Part1.pdf

Directorbank congratulates Rutland Partners on the sale of Millbrook Testing – the market leader in automotive testing, design and engineering – to Spectris plc for an impressive 6x return on investment.

Back in 2013, Rutland approached Directorbank to source an Executive Chairman for Millbrook. They required a highly experienced candidate with solid sector and PE understanding to help transform and grow the business and prepare for a successful exit. We introduced John Notman-Watt, former CEO of CBPE backed Stewart Holdings Group, to the Rutland Partners team during the process and he was successfully appointed to the role.
 
This placement again highlights our ongoing success in placing high calibre, entrepreneurial candidates on behalf of our PE clients.

For more information on our executive search and pre-deal recruitment services, please contact:

Simon Thomas, Director
020 7255 7940, s.thomas@directorbank.com