Private Equity Executive Search Practice

True’s Private Equity Practice: Executive Search

Operating executives in private equity-backed assets should serve to accelerate value creation, improving finances and operations in support of driving profitable growth and enterprise value in preparation for an exit. The ideal candidate profile combines strategic vision, operational discipline, strong leadership, and financial acumen, along with resilience to deliver in high-accountability environments.

We identify, assess, and place these private equity executives who deliver measurable outcomes. We align each shortlist to the investment thesis, stage, and sector, so that leaders maximize value quickly.

True is your partner in profitable growth and value creation. We have a proven track record of delivering talent solutions that drive results for the world’s leading private equity firms. Our clients rate us 9.2 out of 10 for performance—the best in the industry.

More than 170,000 leaders in our global talent network. We typically identify the successful hire in 26 days or less.

Whether you’re in due diligence, building your investor or operating teams, or seeking value creation leaders, our team of search experts, former operators, and industry leaders delivers top-tier executives. True’s tailored services—including executive search, interim talent solutions, and human capital advisory—are designed to solve your talent needs in today’s competitive private equity landscape.

By the numbers

1000+

SPONSOR CLIENTS AT +300 PRIVATE EQUITY FIRMS

575+

repeat clients within our private equity practice

3000+

closed private equity searches since 2019

Quick Access to Industry Experts

Meet top CEOs and functional leaders in industries you are considering for new investment. Ask us about TrueConnect.

Executive Search Done Differently

We leverage 12+ years worth of proprietary data, market insights, and talent lifecycle expertise to help companies make high-impact talent decisions quickly.

Interim Solutions When You Need Them

Lead a change program, bridge the gap during a short-term leave of absence or the search for a permanent hire.

The world’s most data-centric executive search for every role in your organization.

Functional Expertise

The Team

Matt Goldstein Managing Director, head of the FINANCE AND Private Equity practices Boston
Rick Bank managing director, HEAD OF THE PRIVATE EQUITY PRACTICE Darien
Steve Tutelman managing director, head of the private equity practice Philadelphia (HQ)
Cosmo Lush managing director, Head of the private equity practice London
Linsay Trueman managing director, head of the Consumer practice London
Matt O’Connell managing director, head of the People, Talent & Legal Practice New York