In the dynamic world of private equity (PE), the relationship between PE firms and search firms has evolved far beyond the traditional client-vendor model. This upcoming webinar, moderated by Anthony Harling, will delve into how these partnerships have become strategic alliances, crucial to driving value in today’s competitive landscape.

Our panel of industry leaders—including Dan Hyde, Partner at Erevena; Travis Hann, Partner at Pender & Howe; Evan Sequeira, Partner at TorQuest Partners; and Nick Kingma, Principal at Hg—will provide exclusive insights into this evolving dynamic.

The discussion will explore how PE firms require a level of agility in hiring that is fundamentally different from traditional corporate environments. The need for speed and precision in talent acquisition has led to the formation of deep, loyal partnerships with search firms that go beyond typical transactional relationships. These strategic partnerships are built on differentiated approaches to talent assessment, recognizing that the criteria for leadership in PE-backed companies often differ from those in other sectors.

Moreover, the webinar will examine how some PE firms view search firms as integral extensions of their own talent networks, offering ongoing value through services such as interim management and talent pipeline flexibility. The ability to maintain strong ties with specialized search firms allows PE firms to build a robust talent pipeline, ready to support rapid operational changes, including leadership transitions and deal-driven hires.

There will be an opportunity for audience members to put their questions to panel members and join the conversation.