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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.

What attracts a Chairman to Private Equity? 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.

Part 3 explores the attraction of working with PE. In summary, these fall into 6 broad categories:

• Clarity of purpose
• High level of engagement
• Decisive, results driven culture
• Bright and entrepreneurially-minded people
• Opportunity for wealth creation

To read the findings, click here.

A series of short reports from Directorbank on the role of the PE Chairman encompassing the views of 240 experienced Chairmen and 30 Private Equity Investors.

In a series of reports, we explore the role of the PE Chairman – the draw, the required skill set, the opportunities and the challenges, particularly concerning the relationship with the CEO, the wider management team and the backers.

240 PE-experienced Chairman and 30 private equity investors took part in the research and shared their views with us. Direct quotes and anecdotes are highlighted throughout our series of mini reports.

The second report answers the following question: ‘Should a PE Chairman always invest in the business?’.

To download the findings, click here https://www.directorbank.com/store/Chairman-Survey-Part2.pdf

A series of short reports from Directorbank on the role of the PE Chairman encompassing the views of 240 experienced Chairmen and 30 Private Equity Investors.

In a series of reports, we explore the role of the PE Chairman – the draw, the required skill set, the opportunities and the challenges, particularly concerning the relationship with the CEO, the wider management team and the backers.

240 PE-experienced Chairman and 30 private equity investors took part in the research and shared their views with us. Direct quotes and anecdotes are highlighted throughout our series of mini reports.

The first report answers the following question: ‘At what stage does a Chairmen like to get involved in a pre-deal situation? As early as possible or when a deal is imminent?’ We also question PE investors to get their views.

To download the findings, click here https://www.directorbank.com/store/Chairman-Survey-Part1.pdf