Private Equity
The private equity sector is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of investment activity, driving demand for private equity professionals. Our search and advisory services in this area work at both fund management and portfolio company level. At fund level, we help our clients find top calibre leaders for a wide range of roles, including in investment management, operations, consulting, human resources, investor relations, capital markets and senior management. At portfolio level, we seek out and identify candidates for C-suite and board positions across our focus industries.
Attracting senior key talent as the number one success factor in the industry
With the rapid expansion of portfolios fuelling a highly competitive market environment, organisations cannot rely on financial incentives alone to attract and retain top performers. Private equity executive teams are challenged to develop proactive, systematic talent management and leadership succession strategies. Schulthess Zimmermann & Jauch has extensive expertise in this field, honed through its many years of experience in financial services verticals. This expertise is used regularly by private equity firms across the following areas:
- Portfolio Company Level:
- Technology and Software
- Consumer Goods and Retail
- Life Sciences - Investment Management and Funds
- Operations and Risk Management
- Investor Relations
- Advisory Boards
Executive search and succession at portfolio company level
Assembling an accomplished team to lead a turnaround, transformation or growth strategy is key to meeting expected returns, and we know how to establish effective leadership teams. We have extensive experience in collaborating with general partners and portfolio companies to build and develop first-rate executive teams. We also conduct talent assessments during the course of an M&A situation as part of the due diligence process.
Building robust and strong investment teams at fund level
Exceptional dealmakers and investment managers possess a combination of pronounced business acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, broad sector experience and a solid focus on long-term value creation. We know how to identify and cultivate these traits. Working together with our partners, we leverage our multi-sector, multinational networks to build and grow highly effective investment teams. We also advise clients on the topic of succession, developing strategies for the hand-over of control to the next generation of partners.
Strong investor relations teams
Top-notch investor relations are key both to retaining existing investors and to acquiring new sources of capital. And with limited partners increasingly looking for effective ways to justify their private equity exposure, an effective investor relations team is essential. We leverage our networks across the financial sector, analyse potential candidates and identify the right individuals for our clients in order to build and develop excellent investor relations teams.