LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained by a leading private equity firm to find talented and highly motivated leaders to join their Executive-in-Waiting Program. This is a non-binding, low-commitment program designed for anyone who is NOT actively looking to leave their job. The program is meant to be part-time to keep in touch with our client for future opportunities.

Program Details:

• Candidates will sit on the Board of a portfolio company.
• Candidates will participate in a quarterly call to learn more about the sponsor and how they run their portfolio businesses.
• Once timing aligns and as CEO/OP roles become available, well-suited program participants will receive priority consideration and ideally be deployed into open positions.

THE SPONSOR: This New York, NY-based private equity firm has a three-decade track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across several key sectors and currently owns more than 100 portfolio companies. Today the sponsor has more than $15B in assets under management. Its over $2.5B of dry powder includes $1B earmarked for add-on acquisitions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek passionate, committed leaders whose backgrounds most likely include:

• Business Model(s): SaaS, Tech Services, Franchising, or Business Services
• Functional: The candidate will be either a current CEO of a mid-market company; a President, COO, CRO, etc of a larger business; or a Division President or GM of an enterprise business
• Orientation: Early career accounting experience is required.
• Hold Period: Candidates must be anywhere from 6-24 months away from exit.
• Private Equity: Experience within a private equity-backed environment is required.
• Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success.

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained by a leading private equity firm to find talented and highly motivated leaders to join their Executive-in-Waiting Program. This is a non-binding, low-commitment program designed for anyone who is NOT actively looking to leave their job. The program is meant to be part-time to keep in touch with our client for future opportunities.

Program Details:

• Candidates will participate in quarterly calls to learn & share best practices from the sponsor and other EIW members (who are all sitting PE-backed sales leaders)
• EIW Program Members are eligible to participate in optional special projects (4–6-week projects eligible for compensation)
• Once timing aligns and as CRO/VP of Sales roles become available, well-suited program participants will receive priority consideration and ideally be deployed into open positions.

THE SPONSOR: This New York, NY-based private equity firm has a three-decade track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across several key sectors and currently owns more than 100 portfolio companies. Today the sponsor has more than $15B in assets under management. Its over $2.5B of dry powder includes $1B earmarked for add-on acquisitions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek passionate, committed leaders whose backgrounds most likely include:

• Business Model(s): SaaS, Tech Services, or Business Services
• Functional: The candidate will be either a current CRO, EVP of Sales, SVP of Sales, or VP of Sales of a mid-market company. 
• Orientation: Heavy sales orientation is required.
• Hold Period: Candidates must be anywhere from 6-24 months away from exit.
• Private Equity: Experience within a private equity-backed environment is required.
• Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success.

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking a Director of Finance & Controller to join one of its portfolio companies in Milwaukee, WI. This leader will be responsible for driving financial planning, reporting, and operational improvements to support the company’s growth and performance goals.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

·       Business Model: E-commerce and value-added distribution

·       End Market(s): Business owners, contractors, manufacturers, electricians

·       Deal Structure: Control buyout

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm specializes in partnering with niche market leaders that have a defensible market position. Its investment focus spans across sectors such as industrial technology, agriculture products and services, food and consumer, and B2B e-commerce. The firm seeks businesses with significant growth potential, whether through organic strategies or strategic acquisitions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We are seeking a motivated finance and accounting professional with strong expertise in technical accounting and financial leadership with a collaborative, data-driven approach. Candidates should meet the following qualifications:

·       Functional Expertise Prior experience as a Controller, Director of Finance, or similar role

·       Private Equity: Preferred, Not Required

·       Tenure: 10+ years of career success

·       Operational Efficiency: Skilled in implementing cost controls, process optimizations, and data-driven decision-making.

·       Leadership: Strong leadership and team-building skills to manage and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Controller to lead one of its portfolio companies, a manufacturing business This role will partner with the CFO in executing the Company’s value creation plan – which includes improving sales and marketing execution to increase wallet share with existing customers and win new customers, optimizing the Company’s distribution network, expanding the product portfolio, maintaining and improving operational capabilities, and executing add-on acquisitions.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary and annual bonus.

THE COMPANY:

·       Business Model: manufacturing

·       Revenue Range: $20-$40mm

·       Hold Period: Exit planned for 2028-2029

·       Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale to roughly $100mm within 4-5 years.

·       Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful platform business.

·       Drive organic growth by enhancing operational efficiencies, expanding market presence, and optimizing financial strategies.

THE SPONSOR: This Dallas-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include defense, aerospace, critical infrastructure services, industrial & medical technology, life sciences and specialty materials.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a highly analytical, results-driven leader with a strong cost accounting background. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

·       Business Model: Manufacturing

·       Functional: Top finance leader at a lower middle market B2B company or senior finance leader within a larger enterprise.

·       Orientation: Must have strong cost accounting experience

·       Private Equity: Not required

·       M&A: Not required

·       Tenure: 5-15 years of progressive career success

·       Leadership: Ability to manage and develop a finance team of four (AP & AR professionals).

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Fort Worth, Texas (On-site)

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a value-add distribution business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

·      Business Model: Value-Add Distribution

·      End Market: B2B

·      Revenue Range: $75-100mm

·      Hold Period: Exit planned for 2030

·      Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale ahead of exit.

·      Integrate and rebrand the acquisitions made under this holding company

·      Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful platform business.

·      Acquire add-ons that will add scale, product, cross-sell, and multiple arbitrage.

THE SPONSOR: This Chicago-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Today the sponsor owns 18 portfolio companies and has $4.3B in cumulative capital commitments.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

·      Business Model: Value-Add Distribution

·      Functional: Top finance leader of a $75mm-$100mm distribution company OR number two finance leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $250-00mm in revenue

·      Orientation: Early accounting and finance experience is required

·      Private Equity: Required

·      M&A: Solid integration experience required

·      Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: California

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Executive Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a semiconductor manufacturing business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

• Business Model: Semiconductor parts, equipment servicing, and refurbished systems
• End Market: Semiconductor
• Revenue Range: Mid-market
• Hold Period: Exit planned for 2027
• Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale.

• Platform professionalization through processes and systems
• Leadership team development
• Amplified focus on organic growth to accelerate new global customer acquisition, drive increased parts volume and sell a greater number of refurbished machines annually
• Ensure continued focus on quality and service

THE SPONSOR: This California-based private equity firm supports founder- and family-owned businesses across the Western United States. The firm focuses on investments in services, technology, education, and specialty distribution companies. The firm thrives on transforming mission-critical service providers into market leaders.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

• Business Model: A semiconductor company or a highly specialized capital equipment manufacturing services company
• Orientation: We require a strong leader rooted in operational and commercial excellence who can unlock the potential and efficiency of a business.
• Private Equity: Preferred but not required

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Remote

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client seeks a transformational VP of Sales to scale a high-growth SaaS platform. The sponsor is executing an aggressive growth thesis combining organic execution with strategic M&A to increase revenue by exit.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

·       Business Model: Multi-Product SaaS platform

·       Revenue Range: Mid-market

·       Hold Period: Exit planned for 2027

·       Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale within 24 months.

·       Build industry’s dominant SaaS Platform through product expansion and tuck-in acquisitions

·       Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful platform business.

·       Acquire add-ons that will add scale, product, cross-sell, and multiple arbitrages.

THE SPONSOR: This San Francisco-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include SaaS, defense, aerospace, critical infrastructure services, industrial & medical technology, life sciences and specialty materials. Today the sponsor owns 27 portfolio companies and has $1.2B in cumulative capital commitments.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

·       Business Model: PE-backed SaaS

·       Functional: Current Vice President of Sales owning full revenue cycle

·       Orientation: Heavy sales orientation is required with related experience across marketing, strategy, and operations

·       Private Equity Experience: Must have

·       Tenure: 10-20 years of progressive sales leadership

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Southeast United States 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a consumer services business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

• Business Model: Facilities Services 
• End Market: B2B  
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale. 

• Oversee the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial and business plans, providing analysis, insights, and specific guidance to the Board of Directors. 
• Oversee the evaluation and due diligence process for potential acquisition targets, including financial and operational analysis, interrogation of assets and liabilities, financial modeling, and recommendations and reporting to the Board of Directors. 

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of helping scale businesses organically and via acquisition. They specialize in the services and manufacturing industry, with multiple portfolio companies in each vertical. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

• Business Model: Services 
• Functional: Top financial leader of a $100mm-$200mm services company OR number two financial leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $250mm-$1B in revenue 
• Orientation: A mix of accounting and FP&A experience is preferred. 
• Private Equity: Private Equity experience is preferred.  
• M&A: M&A experience is preferred 
• Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply 

LOCATION: Remote

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: A middle-market private equity firm focused on manufacturing and energy is seeking a Senior Advisor, Audit Chair to support multiple portfolio companies within the manufacturing space. The right candidate will ensure financial integrity, compliance, and risk oversight while leading the Audit Committees and serving as a strategic thought partner for senior management.

THE COMPANY:

·       Business Model: Manufacturing

·       Revenue Range: Approximately $100mm

·       Hold Period: Exit planned for 2028-2029

·       Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business into a high-growth platform while driving operational efficiencies and strategic acquisitions.

1. Focus on organic and inorganic growth to expand market presence and operational capacity.
2. Strengthen the financial systems and risk oversight to support sustainable scale.

THE SPONSOR: A private equity firm focused on manufacturing and energy. The firm employs an innovative governance model, emphasizing the importance of experienced Senior Advisors in driving the success of portfolio companies.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: The ideal candidate will be an accomplished, intellectually rigorous senior finance leader with a strong track record of optimizing financial and operational performance.

• Business Model: Manufacturing (preferably high mix, low volume)
• Functional: Senior finance executive with experience as a CFO at one or more private equity-backed companies, or as a CFO at a publicly traded company. The right candidate has a background in manufacturing and has led finance for businesses with over $500mm in revenue.
• Orientation: Strong finance and accounting background with a deep understanding of financial planning, reporting, and operational support.
• Private Equity: Experience working with private equity-backed companies is preferred.
• Exit Experience: is required.
• Tenure: 30+ years of progressive career success.

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Remote in the Eastern US

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Executive Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a retail business. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

·      Business Model: Retail

·      End Market: B2B

·      Revenue Range: Lower middle market

·      Hold Period: Exit planned for 2027

·      Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale ahead of a 2027 exit.

• Maintain and accelerate organic growth through professionalization and cross sell
• Create and launch new service lines of business
• Help identify add-on acquisition targets, participate in diligence and lead the integration of acquired companies
• Identify any number of ROI-driven initiatives that will further enable scale and organic growth

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Today the sponsor owns 18 portfolio companies and has $1B in cumulative capital commitments.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

·      Business Model: Retail

·      Functional: CEO or top leader of a lower middle-market company, or COO, President, or other senior-level leader within a larger enterprise

·      Orientation: Commercially focused

·      Private Equity: Highly preferred

·      M&A: Solid integration experience required

·      Tenure: 20+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Waukegan, IL  

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners  

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies. The company is a middle-market, B2B marketing services company that is well positioned for increased profitability and poised to grow. Reporting directly to the CEO and indirectly to the Board of Directors, the CFO will be responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and reporting as a member of the senior leadership team responsible for driving business strategy and profitable growth in this company. This is a “roll up your sleeves” environment, with an all-around hands-on approach.  

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.   

THE COMPANY:   

• Business Model: Tech Services  
• End Market: Distributors  
• EBITDA: $10mm+  
• Deal Structure: Control buyout   

INVESTMENT THESIS:   

• Transform the business and drive scale  
• Fully integrate acquisitions that will add cross-sell and upsell opportunities  
• Execute an integrated service offering with growth plan  

THE SPONSOR: The private equity firm has a two-decade track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across a number of key sectors including B2B and B2C services, healthcare, and IT, and has steadily grown throughout its history.  

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win, who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:   

• Business Model: Tech services or Retail  
• Functional: 15+ years of progressive financial management experience, ideally a top financial executive of a similarly sized company, or a #2 financial leader at a larger sized company.  
• Orientation: Technical proficiency in inventory accounting and an understanding of NetSuite ERP, CRM, and relevant billing dependencies is required  
• Private Equity: Highly preferred 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.   

LOCATION: Minneapolis, Minnesota

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a construction services business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

• Business Model: Construction services
• End Market: Commercial Buildings
• Revenue: $25M+
• Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale.

• Elevating and professionalizing the finance function
• Supporting M&A activity and integration efforts

THE SPONSOR: Midwest-based private equity firm with over two decades of experience investing in and growing lower middle-market companies. They specialize in industrial, business services, and consumer sectors. The firm distinguishes itself through value-added capabilities in global supply chain management, data & digital strategies, human capital development, and M&A execution. To date, the firm has completed over 160 investments, totaling more than $10B in transaction value.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

•  Business Model: Construction services
•  Functional: Top financial leader of a $25mm-$100mm company OR number two financial leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $50mm-$250mm in revenue
• Orientation: Previous accounting experience with current finance function
• Private Equity: Required
• M&A: Solid diligence and integration experience highly preferred

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Wayland, MA 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies. The company is a middle-market, tech-enabled services company that is well positioned for increased profitability and poised to grow. Reporting directly to the CEO and indirectly to the Board of Directors, the CFO will be responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and reporting as a member of the senior leadership team responsible for driving business strategy and profitable growth in this company. This is a “roll up your sleeves” environment, with an all-around hands-on approach. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.  

THE COMPANY:  

• Business Model: Tech Services 
• End Market: Distributors 
• EBITDA: $10mm+ 
• Deal Structure: Control buyout  

INVESTMENT THESIS:  

• Transform the business and drive scale 
• Fully integrate acquisitions that will add cross-sell and upsell opportunities 
• Execute an integrated service offering with growth plan 

THE SPONSOR: This Atlanta-based private equity firm has a two-decade track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across a number of key sectors including B2B and B2C services, healthcare, and IT, and has steadily grown throughout its history. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win, who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:  

• Business Model: Tech services or Retail 
• Functional: 15+ years of progressive financial management experience including, ideally, a minimum of 3-5 years of either CFO experience or key #2 experience 
• Orientation: Technical proficiency in inventory accounting and an understanding of ERP, CRM, and relevant billing dependencies is required 
• Private Equity: Required 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.  

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Revenue Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a SaaS business selling to SMBs. The sponsor is prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods before eyeing an exit in 2026. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

• Business Model: B2B SaaS and Services 
• End Market: SMBs in Healthcare, Accounting, and Legal industries 
• Revenue Range: Mid-market 
• Hold Period: Exit planned for 2026 
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business, drive scale, and lead the company through exit in the next 12-18 months 

• Optimize GTM to drive new logo and cross-sell/upsell within a large existing customer base 
• Maximize reach and efficiency by strategically adding new, scalable partners 
• Drive revenue growth across all customer verticals, segments and profiles 

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, Tech-Enabled Products & Services, Financial Services & FinTech, and Digital Media. Today the sponsor owns over 10 portfolio companies and has $1.5B AUM. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

• Business Model: B2B SaaS business selling into SMB 
• Functional: Top commercial leader of a middle-market software company OR number two commercial leader within a larger enterprise 
• Orientation: Sales Management  
• Private Equity: Not required, but preferred 
• M&A: Solid integration experience required 
• Tenure: 20+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply

LOCATION: Texas 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Vice President of Operations to lead one of its portfolio companies, a manufacturing business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

• Business Model: Discrete Manufacturing 
• End Market: B2B and B2G 
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale within 2-3 years. 

• Establish a strong leadership team and effectively assimilate acquired teams into the company culture. 
• Work closely with the engineering team to manage the supply chain. 
• Oversee Sales Planning & Operations processes. 

THE SPONSOR: This California based private equity firm with $1B AUM acquires and builds engineered solutions companies in the medical, life science, industrial, and aerospace & defense markets.    

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

• Business Model: Discrete manufacturing 
• Functional: Top operational leader of a $100mm-$250mm manufacturing company OR number two operational leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $250mm-$1B in revenue 
• Orientation: Tried-and-true operations upbringing with strong manufacturing experience. 
• Private Equity: Not required 
• M&A: Solid integration experience preferred 
• Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Commercial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a chemical distribution business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis on this platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

• Business Model: Distribution 
• End Market: B2B  
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale. 

Built the company’s go-to-market strategy and institute a commercial playbook defined by systems, processes, rigor and KPIs. 

Develop and leverage an integration framework that prioritizes optimizes cultural assimilation, multiple arbitrage and post-integration synergies. 

Identify, implement, and oversee systems and tools to improve data quality, analysis, and reporting of revenue.  

THE SPONSOR: This Company’s private equity partner has a solid history of scaling businesses in the lower middle-market. Their investments focus on IT, business products, business services, consumer products, and consumer services. The sponsor works closely with management teams to create value in its portfolio companies. Today, they own 15 portfolio companies with $2.2B in assets under management.   

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

• Business Model: Distribution 
• Functional: Top commercial leader of a $500mm-$2B revenue company OR number two commercial leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $2B plus in revenue 
• Orientation: Sales, Marketing, and Ecommerce upbringing required 
• Private Equity: Not required 
• M&A: Solid integration experience required 
• Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

LOCATION: Remote in the Midwest with frequent travel to Akron/Canton, OH

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Executive Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, an industrial services businesses in Canton, OH.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

• Business Model: Project-based Industrial services
• End Markets: Various, including private and public sectors
• Revenue Range: Lower-middle market
• Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS:

• Maintain and accelerate organic growth through professionalism
• Build on the commercial engine for an already strong existing suite of services
• Identify any number of ROI-driven initiatives that will further enable scale and organic growth
• Margin expansion through increased operational improvements

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of professionalizing and transforming small businesses. It invests in smaller, lower-middle market companies operating in multi-site, industrial service, distributed workforce businesses.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

• Business Model: Utilizes a unionized distributed workforce
• Functional: President or GM of a lower-middle market business or a Divisional President from a larger enterprise within the space
• Orientation: Commercially focused is preferred
• Private Equity: Nice to have
• M&A: Nice to have
• Tenure: 20+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a manufacturing business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

• Business Model: manufacturing 
• Revenue Range: $20-$40mm 
• Hold Period: Exit planned for 2028-2029 
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale to roughly $100mm within 4-5 years. 

• Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful platform business. 
• Drive organic growth by enhancing operational efficiencies, expanding market presence, and optimizing financial strategies. 

THE SPONSOR: This Dallas-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include defense, aerospace, critical infrastructure services, industrial & medical technology, life sciences and specialty materials. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

• Business Model: Manufacturing 
• Functional: Top finance leader at a lower middle market B2B company or a senior finance leader within a larger enterprise organization. 
• Orientation: Must have strong finance and accounting experience, including leadership in financial planning, reporting, and operational support. 
• Private Equity: Not required 
• M&A: Not required 
• Tenure: 15-35+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Chicago, IL (open to relocation and commuting candidates)

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Executive Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, an industrial manufacturing business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

·      Business Model: Industrial Supplies Manufacturing

·      End Market: Products sold into Mining, HVAC, Aviation, Automotive, Military, Agriculture, Construction, etc.

·      Revenue Range: Lower-middle market

·      Hold Period: Exit planned for 2028

·      Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale

·      Organic growth through reorganization of GTM to drive increased production

·      M&A add-ons to bolster end-markets, vertical integration capabilities, and further scale

·      Margin expansion through increased operational improvements

THE SPONSOR: This New York-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Today the sponsor owns 13 portfolio companies and has $500mm in AUM.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

·      Business Model: B2B Industrial manufacturing

·      Functional: CEO of a $20mm-$50mm manufacturing company OR number two President, COO, or CCO within a larger enterprise responsible for $50mm-$300mm in revenue

·      Orientation: Heavy sales/commercial orientation is required

·      Private Equity: Highly preferred

·      M&A: Nice to have

·      Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.