What does a Chairman look for in a Private Equity backer?

What does a Chairman look for in a private equity backer? Following an in-depth survey conducted with 240 PE-experienced Chairmen and 30 PE investors, we have drafted a number of short reports on the role of the PE Chairman covering the draw, the required skill set, the opportunities and the challenges.

For this report – Part 4 – we asked our surveyed Chairmen what they look for in a PE backer. Their responses fell into several categories:

  • Engagement
  • Shared alignment
  • Knowledge & understanding
  • Flexibility in approach
  • Decisiveness
  • Respect for the long term interests of the business
  • Financial support
  • A value-add network

 

To read the report in full, please click here.

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