Felicia Shakiba and Vikash Jha pull back the curtain on how private equity really sizes up leadership during acquisitions for business growth. From reading the silent signals to decoding executive chemistry, they reveal the high-stakes art of aligning leaders with ambitious growth plays.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Leadership Evaluation in Private Equity Due Diligence

03:07 Identifying Leadership Fit: Early Warning Signs

07:49 The Strategy Behind Leadership Retention

12:16 Cultural Integration: The Key to Successful Acquisitions

14:50 Investing in Leadership Development vs. Replacement

17:12 Communicating Change: Engaging Leadership and Employees

20:44 Best Practices for Retaining Talent Post-Acquisition

22:33 Checklist for Assessing Leadership During Acquisitions