Morgan Samuels Company Recruits CFO for Charge Infrastructure
December 4, 2025 – Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company has placed Nat Krishnamurti as the new CFO of Charge Infrastructure, backed by Arena Investors, LP. Jarrod Gray and Allison Trippetti led the assignment.
With over two decades of senior financial leadership experience across industrial, technology, and life-sciences sectors, Mr. Krishnamurti brings deep expertise in corporate finance, treasury, investor relations, and strategic financial management. He previously served as CFO at Hudson Technologies Company, where he led multiple transformation initiatives, including a $50 million capital raise, an acquisition that doubled company size, and major debt reduction efforts. Earlier, he held the CFO role at Interpace Biosciences and Applied Minerals, and spent over a decade at inVentiv Health, rising to chief accounting officer. He began his career at PwC as a senior auditor, gaining foundational expertise in audit and financial controls.
In his new role, Mr. Krishnamurti will be responsible for driving Charge’s financial strategy, capital planning, and operational efficiency as the company scales its electrification, broadband, and energy-efficiency solutions across North America. He will partner with the executive and technical leadership teams to ensure efficient capital deployment, proactive risk management, and strong financial governance. His appointment reflects the company’s continued focus on building a financially resilient foundation to accelerate the global transition toward clean energy and connected infrastructure.
Charge Infrastructure is an electrification and digital-solutions company that brings together three specialized subsidiaries focused on power, energy, and digital infrastructure. The firm provides integrated, end-to-end services across areas such as electrical construction and maintenance, EV-charging and renewable-energy projects, broadband and connectivity buildouts, and building systems.
Established in 1969, Morgan Samuels Company maintains a 60-day median cycle time and a 42 percent diversity placement rate. The firm’s stated mission is “to place exceptional and diverse talent in extraordinary roles across all industries and functions.” Bert Hensley is chairman and CEO of Morgan Samuels. Since acquiring a controlling interest in Morgan Samuels in 1997, he has led the firm with a commitment to operational excellence, championing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to create a best-in-class infrastructure that ensures consistently outstanding results for clients.
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Mr. Gray, senior client partner, has almost 20 years of experience as a senior finance leader in distribution, manufacturing, and service-based businesses, He has navigated diverse responsibilities, managing finance, credit, human resources, sales, and information technology.
Ms. Trippetti, associate consultant, is responsible for sourcing and placing senior-level executives across public, private, and private equity or venture capital-backed organizations. This includes identifying high-impact leaders for critical roles that drive strategic growth and operational excellence.
The Evolving CFO Role in Private Equity
Navigating a tapestry of challenges, private equity CFOs have undergone a transformative evolution, shifting from being financial overseers to becoming strategic pilots. Their role surpasses the scope of accounting and reporting monthly numbers; they now own and harness data, providing invaluable insights that improve fact-based decision making for the organization at large, according to a recent report from Acertitude’s Scott Carberry. “The emerging PE CFO is a vital linchpin, balancing the financial acumen, operational resilience, and strategic foresight poised to unlock new dimensions of success in an ever-changing landscape,” he said. “Adapting to these evolving circumstances, the responsibilities shouldered by PE CFOs have experienced a notable metamorphosis in contrast to previous years.”
A Look at the High Demand for Top CFOs for Private Equity Firms
In times of volatility, financial stability becomes an understated hallmark of business success. Private equity firms have, appropriately, responded to the severe macroeconomic challenges of recent years with caution, making unprecedented pullbacks in investment and reaching record levels of dry powder, according to a new report from Slayton Search Partners’ Dan Dunn.
“Today’s firms are steadying their balance sheets and preparing for long-term growth by building quality over quantity—a process that will increasingly require proactive CFOs,” he said. “CFOs are key drivers of sustainable value creation for PE firms and their portfolio companies. As portfolio sizes remain limited and the need for exceptionally successful exits grows, the role of the chief financial officer will expand in the coming years. Subsequently, demand for experienced private equity CFOs is certain to rise.”
“Today’s CFO is an adept communicator and collaborator, transcending silos to engage operational leaders, investors, and portfolio company executives to navigate fluid market dynamics, conserve cash, and drive transformation,” Mr. Carberry said. “Most importantly, they enable the ability to drive better and faster decision making, aiding in the execution of the value creation plan.”
In the current landscape, there are heightened market challenges confronting PE CFOs compared to previous years, according to Mr. Carberry. He says that executives grapple not just with survival, but proactively rising from economic inflation to maintain the original investment thesis. “These times demand meticulous attention to minute details and a strategic pivot around new pain points – namely inflation, rising interest rates, and supply chain disruptions,” he said. “Each of these challenges bears its own set of sub-challenges leading to after-effects, and the key areas to focus on during these times include balancing cash management and revenue growth, evaluating headcount, benefits, procurement, and facilities, while also investing in automation.”
Mr. Carberry explains that amidst these dynamics, pace is still paramount. “Even in the face of impending challenges, the deal team continues to expect prompt execution within the business, tasking PE CFOs to augment their strategic maneuvering while managing rapid timelines,” he said.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
