In this episode, Sam sits down with Bryan Buck, Managing Partner at ON Partners, about their recently released Private Equity Talent Trends report. Throughout the conversation, they dive into the current state of recruitment in the private equity space, the importance of comprehensive data in hiring, and the evolving role of executives in driving growth. Bryan also shares insights on the challenges of longer hold periods, the significance of candidate experience, and the necessity of thorough vetting processes in executive recruitment.
In short: this episode emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to hiring, particularly in the context of private equity, where the stakes are high and the timelines are tight.
Check out ON Partners' Private Equity Talent Trends Report here: https://onpartners.com/reports/2024-private-equity-talent-trends-report/
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro
02:38 - Meet Bryan Buck: How the Private Equity Talent Trends report began
07:00 - The big picture: Recruitment market trends in private equity
14:50 - Why interview numbers have doubled for top positions since 2022
18:00 - The key to recruiting success in private equity
22:03 - The latest trends shaping CEO recruitment
28:10 - What recruiters should focus on to find the MPC
35:20 - Key insights and takeaways from the Talent Trends report
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