Executive Search for Private Equity: Talent That Drives Value Creation

Proven Executive Search Solutions for Private Equity Firms and Their Portfolio Companies

At JBK Associates International, we understand the unique demands of the private equity landscape—where timing is critical, leadership must deliver measurable results, and every hire directly impacts enterprise value.

With over 2 decades of executive search experience, we partner with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to recruit transformational leaders who drive rapid growth, lead strategic change, and deliver successful outcomes across all stages of the investment lifecycle.

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Private Equity Talent Expertise

We support investment teams and portfolio leadership across:

  • CEO & C-Suite Search – Agile and operationally savvy executives to lead growth, transformation, and exit readiness
  • Commercial & Go-to-Market Leadership – Sales, marketing, and revenue leaders with proven ability to scale
  • Financial Leadership – CFOs and finance executives with PE-backed rigor and M&A fluency
  • Board & Advisory Roles – Independent directors and advisors aligned with your strategic goals
  • Functional Talent – HR, operations, technology, and legal leaders to strengthen infrastructure and enable value creation
  • JBK Apex: Pre-Acquisition CEO Placement – Proven leaders identified ahead of deals to help close, manage integration, and step in as portfolio company CEO

A Search Partner Who Speaks Private Equity

What sets JBK apart in the private equity executive search space:

  • Efficiency & Precision – We understand that time kills deals. Our process is thorough, focused, and efficient.
  • Industry-Agnostic, Performance-Driven – From life sciences to manufacturing, we recruit proven operators with a results-first mindset.
  • Lifecycle Alignment – Whether pre-deal, mid-hold, or approaching exit, we tailor talent strategies to your investment thesis and time horizon.

Serving General Partners & Portfolio Leadership Alike

We work across the private equity value chain:

  • General Partners & Operating Partners – To recruit high-impact executives, build value creation teams, and advise on talent strategy
  • Portfolio Companies – To place transformative leaders in early-stage, growth, carve-out, or turnaround situations
  • Family Offices & Growth Equity Firms – To help scale operational capacity with trusted, vetted talent

Building Portfolio Value Through Executive Talent

If you’re a private equity firm or portfolio company seeking elite talent that delivers real results, JBK Associates International is your trusted executive search partner. We bring the agility of a boutique firm with the global reach and rigor your deals demand.