Surviving the buy-out

Surviving the buy-out
Over 50% of buy-out CEOs don’t get to see an investment all the way through. And, in private equity, the trend to replace senior executives is likely to increase as pressure for more rapid returns builds. What are the secrets of success for buy-out CEO’s that are able to master the governance and leadership challenges of private equity sponsorship?

 

This month’s InFocus features Humatica’s short commentary from RealDeals magazine on the six golden rules for buy-out CEO survival.

Kind regards,

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Andros Payne
Managing Partner, Humatica


Fatal Attraction: 6 Golden Rules for buyout CEO survival

Go to RealDeals article

Humatica sponsors 2017 PEI Operating Partner Forum Europe

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