Private Equity
Investor metrics demand a different kind of leader.
We’ve worked with the investment community for over 15 years and honed our ability to identify leadership that understands and supports an investment firm’s definition of management responsibility. We know how to access talent that can work against investor metrics – a vastly different set of expectations than a public company.
We attract talent who can quickly adapt and integrate into an investor’s strategy, and who can do it with competency and urgency. We identify executives driven by increasing shareholder value, who are proven leaders and who demonstrate the specific skill set needed to add value in both the near and long-term. We have an absolute view on this, because there is no gray area. Profitable growth is the only kind that matters. The right leadership understands that immediately.
Star Search for Private Equity
Finding a CEO during due diligence.
Typically and historically, private equity firms want new management in place concurrent with an acquisition being made. We’ve created a Star Search program that makes this happen. We’ll introduce you to C-Suite talent during due diligence. When the deal is finalized, your new management will be in place. This allows portfolio companies to be more profitable, faster, with the right leadership ready and available from day one.
Please contact Les Berglass to learn more.
Private Equity Placements
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John Swygert
Placement: CFO (Elevated to CEO), Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Formerly: VP, Finance and Planning, Factory 2-U Stores
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Erik Searles
Placement: CEO, Alton Lane
Formerly: VP, Direct to Consumer, The North Face
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Brannon Dixon
Placement: CEO, Feeders Supply Company
Formerly: President, Theisen's Home Farm Auto
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Rick Saenz
Placement: CEO, Jacob Ash
Formerly: EVP/GM, Hybrid Apparel
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Carrie McDermott
Placement: CEO, Pet People
Formerly: President, Sally Beauty
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Greg Gluchowski
Placement: CEO, The Hillman Companies
Formerly: President, Hardware and Home Improvement, Spectrum Brands
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David Stern
Placement: CEO, Ouidad
Formerly: Regional Executive Officer, Mass Brands, KAO Brands
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Elana Drell Szyfer
Placement: CEO, Ahava
Formerly: SVP, Global Marketing, Estee Lauder
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Steve Hislop
Placement: President, CEO & Chairman, Chuy's
Formerly: Concept President, O'Charley's
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Marc Mastronardi
Placement: President, Equinox
Formerly: Chief Stores Officer, EVP, Macy's
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Stan Mavis
Placement: President, Sugoi
Formerly: SVP, Product, Brooks Sports
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Chris Phillips
Placement: President, Bootlegger
Formerly: VP, Merchandising, Old Navy
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Rachel Ulman
Placement: President, Greats
Formerly: Senior Leader, Marketing and Merchandising, Amazon
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Raphael Peck
Placement: President, Fanatics
Formerly: Chief Merchandising Officer, Oakley
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Veronica Collins
Placement: President, COO, Sarah Flint
Formerly: Head of EMEA, Oceania & Canada, Shopbop.com & EastDiane.com/Amazon.com
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Jack Boyle
Placement: President, Merchandising (Elevated to President, Buying + North America), Fanatics
Formerly: EVP, GMM, Kohl's
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Rupen Shah
Placement: CFO, Pineapple Financial
Formerly: Group VP, Finance and Administration, K-Line Group of Companies
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Robert Helm
Placement: CFO, Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Formerly: CFO, The Children's Place
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Jay Stasz
Placement: CFO, Ollie's Bargain Outlet
SVP, Finance & Accounting, Sports Authority
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Ann Watson
Placement: SVP/Chief Marketing Officer, Sperry
Formerly: SVP, eCommerce, Marketing & Communication, John Hardy
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Denise Conroy
Placement: Chief Marketing Officer, Iconic Group
Formerly: President, Playbook Entertainment Consulting
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Jill Scalamandre
Placement: Chief Marketing Officer, Strivectin
Formerly: SVP, Marketing, Avon
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Jerome Elenez
Placement: CMO / SVP, Marketing, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
Formerly: VP, Marketing, FC Dallas
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Gretchen Purcel
Placement: Chief People Officer, Equinox
Formerly: Global Chief People Officer, Wella Company
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Keith Levetin
Placement: Chief People Officer, NEST New York
Formerly: VP/CHRO, Travel Retail - Americas, L'Oreal
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Bethany Gillam
Placement: Chief People Officer, Mammoth Holdings
Formerly: VP, Human Resources, Omni Hotels & Resorts
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Tirza Shreiber
Placement: SVP, Human Resources, Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Formerly: SVP, Global Human Resources, Marc Jacobs
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Michele Anderson
Placement: SVP, Chief Print + Marketing Services Leader, Division Head, Staples
Formerly: SVP, Retail, Shutterfly
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Kevin McLain
Placement: SVP, GMM, Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Formerly: SVP/GMM, Hardlines, Variety Wholesaler's Inc.
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Brian King
Placement: SVP, Marketing, Cycle Gear
Formerly: VP, Customer Relationship Management, Loyalty, Marketing Analytics, Petco
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Omar Segura
Placement: SVP, Store Operations, Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Formerly: VP/GM, Retail Services, Sears Holdings
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Arthur Lewis
Placement: GMM, Hautelook
Formerly: SVP, Adult Merchandising - Old Navy, Gap Inc.
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Ryane Askew
Placement: VP, Marketing, INDOCHINO
Formerly: VP, Growth Marketing, Cordial
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Scott Kendall
Placement: VP, Operations, Zenith Home Corp., Mayzon
Formerly: Director, Manufacturing Operations, RSI Home Products
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Tim Money
Placement: VP, Merchandise Planning, Fanatics
Formerly: VP, Merchandise Planning, Allocation & Analysis, Store & Distribution Center Replenishment, Dollar General
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Sean Wrenn
Placement: VP, Retail Sales and Operations, INDOCHINO
Formerly: VP, Direct Retail, Kendra Scott
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Carla Dunham
Placement: VP, Brand Marketing , Equinox
Formerly: VP, Global Brand Strategy, Kate Spade & Company
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Jaime Kriss
Placement: VP, New Business Development, Jetro Restaurant Depot
Formerly: Senior Director, Global Nutrition Group, Pepsico
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Rajeev Rai
Placement: VP, IT, eCommerce, Neiman Marcus
Formerly: Senior Director, Digital Commerce, IT Product Capability Management, Best Buy
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Mary Barone
Placement: VP, Design, Bath, Mayzon
Formerly: Chief Curator | Creative, Design Threads
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Jason Wang
Placement: Senior Director, Business Planning, Jetro Restaurant Depot
Formerly: Sr. Director, Strategy and Operations, Guess?, Inc.