Phelps Sabio Executive Search

Private Equity

Phelps Sabio Executive Search supports private equity firms and portfolio companies across North America and Europe with executive search and leadership recruitment. We help investors identify CEOs, CFOs, operating executives, and functional leaders who can drive growth, transformation, and value creation.

 Private Equity Executive Search

Executive Search for Private Equity Firms & Portfolio Companies Across North America & Europe

Private equity-backed organizations operate in highly competitive environments where leadership quality directly impacts business performance, growth, and enterprise value. Whether pursuing organic expansion, operational transformation, international growth, acquisitions, or exit preparation, securing the right leadership team is critical.

At Phelps Sabio Executive Search, we partner with private equity firms and portfolio companies across North America and Europe to identify and attract senior leaders capable of driving measurable business results.

We support investors, boards, and executive leadership teams during periods of growth, transformation, integration, and value creation.

Supporting Growth, Transformation & Value Creation

Private equity organizations often face unique leadership challenges, including:

  • Scaling rapidly growing businesses

  • Professionalizing leadership teams

  • International expansion

  • Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Post-Merger Integration

  • Operational Transformation

  • Digital Transformation

  • Succession Planning

  • Turnaround Situations

  • Exit Preparation

  • Board & Executive Leadership Development

Identifying leaders who can execute against aggressive growth objectives while managing operational complexity is essential to achieving investment goals.

Executive Leadership Recruitment

We support board, C-suite, and senior leadership hiring across portfolio companies and investor-backed organizations.

Board & Executive Leadership

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)

  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

  • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

  • Managing Director

  • President

  • General Manager

Functional Leadership

  • Vice President Sales

  • Commercial Director

  • Human Resources Director

  • Operations Director

  • Manufacturing Director

  • Supply Chain Director

  • Transformation Director

  • Strategy Director

Finance Leadership

  • Finance Director

  • Group Controller

  • FP&A Director

  • Corporate Development Leader

  • M&A Integration Leader

Portfolio Company Leadership Recruitment

Many portfolio companies reach inflection points where leadership capabilities must evolve alongside business objectives.

We help organizations recruit leaders who have experience:

  • Scaling businesses through rapid growth

  • Improving operational performance

  • Managing organizational transformation

  • Leading international expansion

  • Driving commercial excellence

  • Integrating acquisitions

  • Building high-performing teams

  • Preparing businesses for exit events

Our focus is on identifying leaders who can create sustainable value while aligning with investor expectations.

Sector Expertise

Our experience spans a broad range of industries including:

  • Technology & Digital

  • Semiconductor & Electronics

  • Advanced Manufacturing

  • Industrial Automation

  • Aerospace & Defense

  • Energy & Infrastructure

  • Professional Services

  • Business Services

This cross-sector expertise allows us to support private equity firms investing in both established and emerging markets.

North America & Europe Executive Search Expertise

Phelps Sabio Executive Search operates across North America and Europe, supporting investors and portfolio companies seeking exceptional leadership talent.

With experience recruiting executives across multiple industries and international markets, we understand the challenges associated with leadership hiring during periods of growth, transformation, acquisition, and value creation.

Our international network enables us to identify and attract executives capable of operating successfully in complex and fast-changing business environments.

Building Leadership Teams That Create Value

Successful private equity investments depend on strong leadership.

Whether you are recruiting a CEO for a newly acquired business, strengthening a management team, planning succession, or preparing a portfolio company for its next stage of growth, Phelps Sabio Executive Search can help identify the leaders needed to achieve your objectives.

Explore our expertise in Industrial Manufacturing Executive Search, Advanced Manufacturing Executive Search, and Semiconductor & Electronics Executive Search, or return to our Industries We Serve page to learn more about the sectors we support across North America and Europe.