Private Equity – Frank Group

Research underscores the critical role strong leadership plays in driving successful private equity investments. Companies led by competent, growth-oriented leaders are more likely to achieve higher revenues, peak operational efficiency, and sustainable growth—all key drivers of value creation in PE. Inversely, a majority of failed deal outcomes can be traced to the wrong management team.

Great CXO leaders can define company culture, increase employee engagement, and act as the bridge between investment goals and actual value creation. . Ensuring that the CXO team can attract, retain, and motivate high-caliber team members is vital for long-term sustained success, and always a wise investment.

Our Process is Discreet, Timely, and Focused on Results

In-Depth Needs Analysis

We listen. Partnering with you to understand your investment thesis, operational goals, and culture to build a strategic search plan.

Leadership Across the Investment Lifecycle

From operational turnarounds, to growth accelerations, or preparing for exit, we place executives who possess the vision and experience needed to lead at every stage of the investment lifecycle. Whether you need interim leadership or permanent C-suite hires, we’re committed to introducing the right talent to maximize your portfolio's value.

Precision and Agility in Execution

In the fast-paced world of private equity, time is critical. Our team ensures a highly efficient and discreet search process, delivering the right leaders quickly, while maintaining the utmost rigor in candidate evaluation.

Targeted Executive Search

We offer industry specific expertise, research-driven methodology, and leverage our relationships to identify the right executive leadership and talent. We specialize in aligning talent with the strategic needs of your portfolio companies without compromising on quality or fit.

Evaluation & Selection

We assess candidates against your strategic objectives; matching their skills, experience, vision to your goals. We then deliver executives who have a history of adaptability and capable of leading successful change in dynamic environments.

Seamless Onboarding & Support

Our relationship doesn’t end with a placement. We offer continuous support to ensure smooth integration and long-term success.

Our Process

01

We Listen

We hear and take to heart every specific requirement you mandate for the candidate we’re recruiting on your behalf. We share the same industry language. There’s no fear of being misinterpreted and wasting time. We fully understand the needs of every recruitment you assign to us.

02

We Research

You’re in good hands. Frank CPG Partners is prized for our granular, detailed research. On your behalf, we leverage our proprietary, systematic research systems, our established CPG industry relationships and our extensive networks.

03

We Recruit

This is where we excel. We identify, engage, motivate and exhaustively qualify your next hire. The candidates we present will match your qualifications, organizational culture, current and long-term objectives and overall business goals. You will gain from our industry experience, combined with what our clients deem our “gifted intuition.”

04

We Introduce

It’s time to make some tough decisions. We’ve introduced you to three perfect candidates. Now you have to deliberate in post-interview meetings — which of the three will be your next hire? You may even decide to create new positions and hire more than one of these great talents before your competitors do (and yes, it’s happened).

You Succeed

Once you’re ready to make your final selection, we work closely with you and your team, guiding you on each specific candidate’s nuances. This ensures a successful hiring and onboarding experience for you both. In the end, you have a thrilled candidate who is now an asset to your team… and Frank Group on speed dial. Cheers!

Executive Leadership Recruitment for Private Equity-Backed Growth Organizations

Talent Diligence & Executive Recruitment

Leadership is the most important driver of value creation portfolio companies can leverage.