Investing in privately help companies (private equity) requires a multi-dimensional approach encompassing investment strategy, access to funds, understanding of investment ecosystem, courage and maybe most importantly – a unbreakable relationship between investors and management! Hear from PE investors and their C-Suite executives on how to navigate the relationship between ownership and management.
Key Learnings for the Audience
- How are these relationships formed?
- Was the CEO part of transaction or hired post close?
- What characteristics were most important in selection?
- Does the CEO have equity stake?
- What is the nature of the relationship?
- Is it mainly formal or informal or both?
- If formal, how is the communication structured?
- Who else is involved?
- What are the benefits of PE ownership from CEO perspective?
- Capital?
- Guidance?
- Sounding board?
- Resources?
- Other?
- What are the challenges to overcome with PE ownership?
- What are some recommendations for a successful partnership?
An invitation from the HBS Association of Boston.
