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1 Week to Go - Limited Seats Remaining. Time is running out to secure your place at our exclusive Private Equity Breakfast on 26th March at the Royal Automobile Club, London. With only a few seats left, this is your final opportunity to join us for a critical discussion on The Future of the Public Markets – Risks & Opportunities for Private Equity. ?? Date & Time: 26th March 2025 | 8:30 AM Our expert panel will provide invaluable insights on the evolving landscape of public markets and the implications for private equity: ?? Panel Speakers: Neil Patel – Head of TMT, Peel Hunt Ariel W.-Tsimikalis – Partner ECM, Goodwin Ian Newton – Board Advisor, Raspberry Pi James Bilefield – Chair & Non-Exec This event is an exceptional opportunity for senior investors, C-suite leaders, and Chairs to engage with industry experts and gain a deeper understanding of the risks and opportunities shaping the future of the market. ?? Register now to secure your seat before it’s too late. https://lu.ma/mx9k34nk

Would you invest in a business without looking at the numbers? ? Not a chance. Every financial assumption is stress-tested before a deal. But what about leadership? Too often, it’s assumed the existing team can deliver—without the same level of scrutiny. ? I’ve seen how that plays out: ?? A CEO who thrived in a high-growth, founder-led business suddenly struggles when the job shifts to scaling, structure, and investor accountability. ?? A leadership team unaccustomed to PE ownership underestimates the pace, scrutiny, and expectations—leading to misalignment and slow execution. ?? A deal closes with confidence, only for investors to realise that key executives don’t have the right experience to deliver on the value creation plan. Leadership due diligence is just as critical as financial due diligence. The best firms know this. That’s why we work with PE investors pre-deal, bringing in experienced Chairs who’ve navigated these transitions before—stress-testing leadership fit and execution capability before it’s too late. ? The right leaders don’t just protect value; they create it. ? I’ve broken this down in more detail—read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eBJ5eyAR ? How do you assess leadership fit before a deal? Would love to hear your thoughts. ? #privateequity #predeal #leadership #duedilligence #valuecreation #executivesearch

With less than two weeks to go, we're looking forward to our first PE panel discussion and networking breakfast of the year on March 26th. ? Our expert panel—including Ariel W., Goodwin, Ian Newton, Raspberry Pi, James Bilefield, SThree, and Neil Patel, Peel Hunt, will unpack The Future of Public Markets: Risks & Opportunities for PE in a morning of insightful discussion and peer networking. This invite-only event has a few remaining spots before we open the waitlist. Register your interest here: https://lu.ma/mx9k34nk. #privateequity #networking #ipo #events #leadership

The Old CTO Playbook is Dead. In my years of working with enterprise businesses to hire senior technology leaders, one thing has become clear: the role of the CTO has changed. For a long time, enterprise CTOs were hired to keep the lights on—managing infrastructure, security, and IT operations. But as businesses shift to digital-first, product-led models, they need something different. That’s why I’m seeing more companies look for Chief Product & Technology Officers - leaders who don’t just run IT but drive business value. ?? Product over process: The best tech leaders today think like product leaders, not just system owners. ?? Enterprise scale, startup speed: They know how to modernise legacy systems while driving real innovation. ?? Hiring them takes a different approach: These leaders aren’t just looking for a title. They want real influence, decision-making power, and the opportunity to build. More companies are recognising this shift and rethinking how they hire technology leaders. Others are still figuring out how to bridge the gap. This is where I spend my time — helping businesses find tech leaders who think commercially, act like product leaders, and know how to make an impact. I’ve explored this shift in more detail — if you’re interested, you can read my full take here: https://lnkd.in/eNbBVjnQ In your view, what separates a great enterprise tech leader from the rest? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. #CPTO #TechLeadership #ExecutiveHiring #ProductMindset

Yesterday’s #LinkedInLive panel discussion for #IWD2025 was a powerful conversation on the real actions that drive meaningful progress for women in leadership. From measurable confidence-building programs to rethinking leadership structures and boardroom decision-making, our panelists shared practical strategies that go beyond representation to real impact. Special thanks to our panel— Nnenna I., CEO of Crownpeak, Sally Foote, CCO of Carwow, Pippa Begg, CEO of Board Intelligence our moderator Jennifer (Brook) Botfield, Director & Global Head of RENOIR and to everyone who joined the discussion. For those unable to make it live, find the link in comments to watch. #WomenInLeadership #IWD #BoardDiversity

Female Finance talent in DACH? ? As we mark International Women’s Day this week, it’s a moment to reflect. And from my experience, working actively in private equity, technology, and technology-enabled businesses across the DACH region, one thing is clear—the representation of female CFOs and senior finance leaders in this domain is disappointingly low. Whilst board-level representation has improved, and we should celebrate that progress. Germany’s DAX 40 now has 25.4% female executives, up from just 13.3% in 2020. In Switzerland’s SMI companies, it’s 28%. In Austria’s top firms, it’s only 10%. When it comes to CFOs, the numbers are still too low. So why is this the case? ?? Is it the subject matter? Are careers in corporate finance just less attractive to females? ?? Is it the path itself? The traditional routes—corporate finance, Big Four, audit—have long been male-dominated. Is that still shaping the outcome today? ?? Is it work-life balance? Leadership roles still demand full availability, travel, and long hours—does that make the CFO role less viable for some? ? These are questions we’re asking every day. At Renovata, we see this gap acutely and we constantly strive to do more in this space and are being successful with it for sure, but its challenging. So why is this still the case? And more importantly what else can search firms, including mine, be doing to help solve this complex situation? ? I’ve shared my deeper thoughts on this in an article which you can read here: https://lnkd.in/eys8k8sh ? ?I’d love to hear your thoughts. #IWD2025 #CFO #FinanceLeadership #ExecutiveSearch #PrivateEquity

Leadership doesn’t have to be all or nothing.? ? This morning’s LinkedIn Live panel, Beyond the Quota – Initiatives with Impact, moderated by Renoir’s Jennifer (Brook) Botfield, brought together a panel of experienced senior female leaders for an important discussion on accelerating action in leadership and driving meaningful change.? ? CEO of Board Intelligence, Pippa Begg, shared how she and her co-founder built flexibility into their leadership structure—ensuring that senior women in their team could continue to lead while navigating key life stages.? ? ?? “We have a very open conversation about what’s right for everyone. We are very pro co-working, job-sharing, and creating strategic project roles that are at the same level, just without the team responsibility, which I think is one of the hardest things to manage when you need to be more dynamic with your time because of children and other things in life.”? ? It’s no surprise the data shows a notable increase in female fractional leaders utilising this route as a solution to this problem. Senior leaders—especially women—shouldn’t have to choose between career progression and flexibility.? For many reasons, Interim and fractional leadership enables experienced executives to drive impact on their own terms, contributing strategically whilst being hands on in the business.? If you are interested in exploring interim or fractional opportunities, or to learn more about the value interim and fractional leaders can bring to your business, reach out to Jennifer (Brook) Botfield A huge thank you to Pippa, Nnenna, Sally Foote, and everyone who joined us for this conversation. In case you missed it, watch the discussion via the link in comments. #leadership #worklifebalance #interim #fractional #careers #iwd2025

Networking Breakfast & Panel Discussion for Senior PE & Portfolio Leaders March 26 8:30 am | London Connect with PE professionals, portfolio company leaders and strategic advisors over breakfast, followed by a panel discussion featuring industry experts Ariel W., Neil Patel, Ian Newton, and James Bilefield as they discuss The Future of the Public Markets: Risks & Opportunities. This is an invite-only event; however, we do have a limited number of spaces available. Register your interest here: https://lu.ma/mx9k34nk #events #pe #valuecreation #leadership #networking

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