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Apex Leader’s articles and news are drawn from the private equity industry insights of our experts and the research of our internal teams. We also feature how we’ve helped firms like yours invest with conviction.

Building Boards with Private Equity Search Firms

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Creating the right board members is a challenging task. Private equity search firms that specialize in board member recruitment give your firm a competitive edge. A strategically aligned board can…

The Best Expert Networks for Private Equity: A Buyer’s Guide

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When your PE firm is evaluating a deal or developing an investment thesis, you need insights fast. The best expert networks surface operators with firsthand experience who can spot pitfalls,…

What is an Expert Network? A Guide for Private Equity Firms

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Private equity is a high-stakes industry. The wrong investment can cost you millions, and generic insights won’t cut it. You need trusted private equity advisors who have been in the…

How to Get the Most Out of Your Expert Network Calls 

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When you’re up against a tight timeline and high-stakes due diligence, expert network calls can make or break your conviction. But only if you know how to leverage them. If…

How to Form a Board of Directors that Advances Your Portfolio Company

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Finding the perfect fit for your board can be a daunting challenge. It is critical to seek candidates with relevant experience to help your PE firm succeed. New members should…

Win the Right Deal with the Right People

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The impact of an unusual year is still being felt across the private equity industry. Fewer deals were closed in 2020 and total investment numbers reflect bigger deals instead of more…

7 Tips for Successful PE Board Member Recruitment

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Get the 5-minute recap of our 35-minute webinar “7 Habits of Highly Effective Board MemberSearches.” This fast-paced, 5-minute read covers the 7 “true north” principles that result in bettercandidates, stronger relationships and, ultimately, better performance.

Bad Board Member Searches and How to Avoid Them

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Competition among PE firms for great board members continues to increase. That’s why it’s important not to commit these common mistakes in your search. Read this concise blog post to discover 5 common mistakes to avoid. You’ll also find useful tips and techniques to improve results, plus links to helpful resources like a white paper and checklist for improving board member searches.

When Is a Board Member Search NOT a Board Member Search?

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An early start and being prepared are keys to success in the competitive arena of board member searches. But what if you started identifying high-profile industry insiders BEFORE a deal closes? Expert advisors with custom knowledge who could provide insights about the deal, expand opportunities and even help negotiate better terms?

“45-Second Checklist” for Building Your Board

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Discover how this checklist will help you Improve board member placement success by avoiding pursuits that waste time due to easily predicted deal killers or dead ends, preventing unnecessary conflicts between PE firm, portfolio company, and board candidates, and circumventing struggles over roles and decision-making authority.