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

• John Swygert

  Placement: CFO (Elevated to CEO), Ollie's Bargain Outlet

  Formerly: VP, Finance and Planning, Factory 2-U Stores

• Erik Searles

  Placement: CEO, Alton Lane

  Formerly: VP, Direct to Consumer, The North Face

• Brannon Dixon

  Placement: CEO, Feeders Supply Company

  Formerly: President, Theisen's Home Farm Auto

• Rick Saenz

  Placement: CEO, Jacob Ash

  Formerly: EVP/GM, Hybrid Apparel

• Carrie McDermott

  Placement: CEO, Pet People

  Formerly: President, Sally Beauty

• Greg Gluchowski

  Placement: CEO, The Hillman Companies

  Formerly: President, Hardware and Home Improvement, Spectrum Brands

• David Stern

  Placement: CEO, Ouidad

  Formerly: SVP and Global CMO, KAO Brands

• Elana Szyfer

  Placement: CEO, Ahava

  Formerly: SVP, Global Marketing, Estee Lauder

• Steve Hislop

  Placement: President, CEO & Chairman, Chuy's

  Formerly: Concept President, O'Charley's

• Marc Mastronardi

  Placement: President, Equinox

  Formerly: Chief Stores Officer, Macy's

• Stan Mavis

  Placement: President, Sugoi

  Formerly: SVP, Apparel and Footwear, Brooks Sports

• Chris Phillips

  Placement: President, Bootlegger

  Formerly: VP, Merchandising, Old Navy

• Raphael Peck

  Placement: President, Fanatics

  Formerly: Chief Merchandising Officer, Oakley

• Rachel Ulman

  Placement: President and COO, Greats

  Formerly: Senior Leader, Marketing and Merchandising, Amazon

• Veronica Collins

  Placement: President and COO, Sarah Flint

  Formerly: Head of Europe, Oceania & Canada, Shopbop

• Jack Boyle

  Placement: President, Merchandising (Elevated to President, Buying + North America), Fanatics

  Formerly: EVP/GMM, Kohl's

• Rupen Shah

  Placement: Group CFO, Pineapple Financial

  Formerly: Group VP, Finance and Administration, K-Line Group of Companies

• Robert Helm

  Placement: CFO, Ollie's Bargain Outlet

  Formerly: CFO, The Children's Place

• Jill Scalamandre

  Placement: Chief Marketing Officer, Strivectin

  Formerly: SVP, Global Marketing, Avon

• Ann Watson

  Placement: Chief Marketing Officer, Sperry

  Formerly: SVP, eCommerce, Marketing & Communications, John Hardy

• Gretchen Pursel

  Placement: Chief People Officer, Equinox

  Formerly: Global Chief People Officer, Wella Company

• Bethany Gillam

  Placement: Chief People Officer, MOMO Family of Brands

  Formerly: VP, Human Resources, Omni Hotels & Resorts

• Keith Levetin

  Placement: Chief People Officer, NEST New York

  Formerly: VP/CHRO, Travel Retail - Americas, L'Oreal

• Jay Stasz

  Placement: SVP, Finance and Accounting, CAO (Elevated to SVP/CFO), Ollie's Bargain Outlet

  SVP, Finance and Accounting, Sports Authority

• Michele Anderson

  Placement: SVP and Division Head, eCommerce, Print and Marketing Services, Staples

  Formerly: SVP, Retail, Shutterfly

• Kevin McLain

  Placement: SVP/GMM, Ollie's Bargain Outlet

  Formerly: SVP/GMM, Hardlines, Variety Wholesaler's Inc.

• Tirza Shreiber

  Placement: SVP, Human Resources, Ollie's Bargain Outlet

  Formerly: SVP, Global Human Resources, Marc Jacobs

• Omar Segura

  Placement: SVP, Store Operations, Ollie's Bargain Outlet

  Formerly: RVP, Retail Services, Sears Holdings

• Brian King

  Placement: SVP, Marketing, Cycle Gear

  Formerly: VP, CRM, Loyalty, Marketing Analytics, Petco

• Arthur Lewis

  Placement: GMM, Hautelook

  Formerly: SVP, Adult Merchandising, Old Navy

• Ryane Askew

  Placement: VP, Marketing, INDOCHINO

  Formerly: VP, Growth Marketing, Cordial

• Scott Kendall

  Placement: VP, Operations, Zenith Home, Mayzon

  Formerly: Director, Manufacturing Operations, RSI Home Products

• Rajeev Rai

  Placement: VP, Customer Facing Technologies (Elevated to Chief Technology Officer), Neiman Marcus

  Formerly: Senior Director, Digital Commerce, IT Product Capability Management, Best Buy

• Tim Money

  Placement: VP, Merchandise Planning (Elevated to SVP, Merchandise Planning), Fanatics

  Formerly: VP, Merchandise Planning, Allocation and Replenishment, Dollar General

• Jaime Kriss

  Placement: VP, Business Development, Jetro Restaurant Depot

  Formerly: Senior Director, Marketing, Pepsico

• Sean Wrenn

  Placement: VP, Retail Sales and Operations, INDOCHINO

  Formerly: VP, Direct Retail, Kendra Scott

• Carla Dunham

  Placement: VP, Marketing , Equinox

  Formerly: VP, Global Brand Strategy, Kate Spade

• Jason Wang

  Placement: VP, National Retail Buying (Elevated to SVP, National Retail Buying), Jetro Restaurant Depot

  Formerly: Sr. Director, Strategy and Operations, Guess, Inc.

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