Private Equity / Venture Capital
Navigating Personnel Complexity, Delivering Portfolio Value
- Private equity and venture capital firms operate in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment where the right talent is critical to driving value creation. Whether for internal investment teams or leadership at portfolio companies, we specialize in identifying and securing top-tier professionals who align with the strategic goals of PE and VC firms.
- With deep industry expertise and a vast network, we understand the nuances of dealmaking, operational transformation, and rapid scaling. Our ability to source and place high-impact executives has fueled remarkable expansion in this practice, making us a trusted partner for firms navigating today’s competitive investment landscape.
Recent Placements
Pricing Team Placement with Built-In Transformation Advisory
Pricing Maturity Assessment
Assess pricing capability, identify talent gaps, and recommend next steps.
Fractional/Interim On-Site Expert
Accelerate impact with rapid deployment of interim experts.
Transformation Playbook Advisory
Guide selection of optimal consulting partners and pricing optimization software.
Permanent Placement
Build teams with the right strategic talent to accomplish short and long-term objectives.
Organization Design
Facilitate on-site whiteboarding session(s) for most effective organizational design.
Annual Health Check
Evaluate team compensation annually to proactively retain key talent and avoid attrition.
CFO Placement with Built-In Org Advisory
Comprehensive Talent Audit and Organizational Design
Identify gaps in leadership, teams, process, etc.
On-Demand Interim CFO's
Accelerate impact with rapid deployment of interim experts.
Strategic CFO Placement
Identify deal-savvy value-creation partner who engineers EBITDA expansion.
Leadership Team Built-Out
Rapid follow-on placement of Controllers, FP&A, Treasury, M&A.
Retention and Succession Pulse Checks
Evaluate team compensation annually to proactively retain key talent and avoid attrition.
Clients We've Worked With
Client Testimonials
Our past clients testify to our capabilities and partnership
“They interviewed candidates for me—giving deep insight into motivation and salary requirements—so I could focus elsewhere. I highly recommend Jennings Executive Search to anyone looking to hire an impactful pricing professional.”
“After months of searching unsuccessfully on my own, Jennings quickly identified and presented a diverse slate of relevant candidates.”
“Jennings was a true partner—taking the time to understand our needs, filling in the blanks, quickly delivering high-quality candidates, and staying engaged throughout the process.”
“They represent our firm exceptionally, communicate our story effectively, and are professional, responsive, and a true pleasure to partner with.”
“The JES team is highly knowledgeable in our space and consistently delivers top talent.”
“They sourced an impressive slate of high-quality candidates and streamlined the entire process. Their attention to detail and commitment to finding the right fit made a real difference.”
“From the outset, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of the market and our hiring needs. We highly recommend Jennings Executive Search as a thoughtful and effective recruiting partner.”
“They go beyond matching skill sets—they take the time to understand the role, the company culture, and team dynamics.”
“What sets them apart is efficiency without compromising quality—they truly understand our culture and needs.”
“By the time a top-5 global search firm sent resumes, JES had already identified top candidates, facilitated interviews, and we’d extended an offer to our ideal hire.”
“…the single strongest senior pricing candidate I have interviewed over the last 5+ years—so strong I would extend an offer immediately.”
“Their detailed assessments quickly eliminated the wrong candidates and surfaced the right fit. JES made our screening process painless and effective.”
“They provided clear, compelling evidence of their success rate—and then delivered.”
“Within a week JES had found two very qualified candidates, and we made an offer a few weeks later. Our hire has been outstanding in every way and has a bright future with us.”
“Unprecedented result in all my years of executive searches. I would highly recommend Jennings Executive Search!”
“Top-notch candidates, all of whom hit everything we were looking for in the role.”
“Every step went smoothly and was very efficient—we made an offer within six weeks of launch.”
“From the outset, they demonstrated deep market insight and a clear understanding of our strategic needs. Their consultative approach, responsiveness, and commitment to quality made the process efficient and successful.”
“Jennings did an exceptional job identifying and securing a high-caliber Pricing Leader. We now have a placement that will have an immediate and lasting impact on our pricing strategy.”
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