FALCON

Transparency Through Rigor: How We Help Sponsors Win the Talent Race  In today’s market, the right executive is rarely on the market for long. And when they are, other firms are already making their pitch. Falcon helps PE sponsors win the talent competition through transparency that builds trust and rigor that ensures results, offering consistent communication throughout every search. We open each phase of our process to clients because we’re confident in the rigorous discipline and research we apply from first conversations through final stages. Our approach is designed to move candidates through the process quickly and transparently. We: 🔸 Frame each opportunity  with credibility and career appeal  🔸 Define the process up front so candidates can move through it faster   🔸 Maintain momentum by keeping clients continuously aware of candidate status, giving them the visibility they need to make informed decisions Learn how we help sponsors secure top talent: https://lnkd.in/eczPXGr3 #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveSearch #Talent #Recruiting  

Where do PE-backed CEOs truly excel – and where do they fall short? Portco executives weighed in: 🔸 51% said the most essential skill a CEO can have is driving value creation initiatives throughout the hold period. Only 7% pointed to maximizing operational efficiency. 🔸 33% believed CEOs stumble most when balancing company leadership with sponsor priorities, followed by keeping pace with PE’s intensity (28.2%). 🔸 Alignment is a problem: just 27% of executive teams reported being “very aligned” with their CEO. Cross-functional silos and poor communication were identified as the top culprits. What this means for you: 💡 Sponsors: Pressure-test CEO durability early. Extended holds magnify the need for consistent value creation skills. Push for alignment across the leadership team and watch for communication blind spots. Note that only 34% of CEOs are “very open” to feedback; defensiveness at the top can cascade throughout a company. 💡 Executives: Whether you’re a CEO or part of the leadership team, align early and often on strategy, priorities, and sponsor expectations. Seek and share candid feedback, and address friction points like goal overpromising or lack of transparency before they derail execution. Swipe through the carousel for the data 👉 #PrivateEquity #Leadership #CEO #ExecutiveAlignment #TalentStrategy 

Initial calls with candidates are more than a pitch. They’re our chance to build trust with candidates and understand whether the right fit is there. 🔸 We start every conversation by meeting candidates where they are, not where we want them to be. We ask about their current goals and timing first.  🔸 Many candidates assume recruiters are transactional. We counter that perception by showing that our goal is long-term fit, not short-term gain. Rob Huxtable, Partner at Falcon, shares how we approach these initial calls while navigating candidate needs: #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveSearch #Recruiting #TalentStrategy #Hiring 

Continuous learning is a core aspect of our approach to keeping our search team at the top of their game. The training and education we provide to our team members extends well beyond their first few months with the firm. Our Functional Level Instructional (FLI) Program provides our search operators a framework to sharpen their skills and to share what they've learned with their peers. Danielle Knobloch, one of our Associates, shares how the program has contributed to her ongoing education: #PrivateEquity #CareerDevelopment #ExecutiveSearch

We're excited to welcome one of our newest Analysts to Falcon, Sofia Aguayo! Here's what she is most excited to learn about during her time with the firm: "I’m thrilled to be joining a team that operates at the intersection of talent and private equity. I’m especially excited to dig into what makes a great match between an executive and a portfolio company. I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and contribute to impactful search work alongside the Falcon team."

We're excited to welcome one of our newest Analysts to Falcon, Sarah Cooke! Here's what she is most looking forward to during her time at Falcon: "I'm excited not only to learn more about private equity, but also to see how a single leadership decision can shape the future of a company's growth. I'm also looking forward to working alongside a team that encourages curiosity and continuous learning."

Alignment between private equity sponsors and their portfolio company executives is essential to unlock maximum value creation. To improve outcomes and maximize ROI, sponsors need to know how they can best support the leadership teams tasked with delivering returns.  That’s why Falcon is once again partnering with our content platform, PrivateEquityCXO, to launch the fourth-annual Top 50 Private Equity Firms for Executives Survey: the foundation for the yearly report we share with sponsors and executives to help them drive stronger outcomes together.  🔸 Sponsors: Want to know what your portco leaders are really thinking – and be considered for next year’s list of winning firms? Encourage them to take this anonymous survey. 🔸 Executives: Your anonymous insights help sponsors understand where they're adding value - and where there’s room to provide better support.   After taking this 8-minute survey, all respondents will receive 50% off any product in PE-CXO's Career Store, built exclusively to support PE-backed executive career growth.  👉 Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/eS43FEx8  #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveLeadership #ValueCreation #TalentStrategy #Top50 #ROI  

The private equity-backed interview process is multi-layered. Candidates meet stakeholders from both the company and the fund, each with their own distinct perspective.  🔸 Candidates often engage with a range of stakeholders: the CRO, CEO, Operating Partners, and lead investors. We coach candidates to understand who they’re meeting and what matters most to each. 🔸 We help candidates tailor their approach accordingly: asking the right questions and doing targeted research. Joe Gravino, Principal at Falcon, shares how he helps candidates prepare: #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveHiring #InterviewPrep #CareerDevelopment  

Our newest interns, Ian Moulton and Nicole I., joined us recently and are already jumping into the dynamic worlds of private equity and executive search with enthusiasm and curiosity. Here’s what they’re most looking forward to during their time at Falcon: Nicole: “Gaining hands-on exposure to private equity and executive search, working alongside a talented and welcoming team, and deepening my understanding of the nuances of executive career paths and the PE-backed search process.” Ian: “Learning more about the private equity industry and uncovering the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into identifying top executive talent for different portfolio companies." Our team is proud to have Nicole and Ian on board as they expand their career development through firsthand experience in the world of PE-backed executive search. Welcome to the team! #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveSearch #TalentDevelopment

Don't miss tomorrow's panel on how to conduct smarter diligence for your next PE-backed executive role, hosted by Joe Gravino, Principal of Search here at Falcon. Joe has helped hundreds of executives evaluate PE-backed opportunities, navigate the search process, and land roles where they're truly the right fit. He’s joining a panel of seasoned portfolio company leaders to unpack the questions every executive needs to ask to avoid costly diligence missteps that can derail careers. Executives will walk away with actionable frameworks to make more confident career moves. And sponsors will find out exactly what top executive talent needs to know before they say "yes" to an offer. 📅 Tomorrow, June 25 | 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eRCdu9UJ #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveRecruiting #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #Diligence #JobSearch