Talent remains one of the most underleveraged tools for driving Private Equity returns
The Private Equity (PE) industry is undergoing a significant shift in its approach to value creation, with a growing recognition of the importance of talent. Over recent years the traditional PE business model has evolved away from financial engineering towards portfolio company value creation and PE firms are increasingly realising that a robust talent strategy is crucial for driving sustainable returns.
This article - ‘Talent is key to value creation’ - explores why Leadership and culture are essential elements of the PE business model. Kristen Anderson (Deloitte’s Global Women in PE Leader) and Kuma Sordzi (Deloitte Canada’s HR Diligence Leader) discuss challenges PE firms face and the initiatives that are being implemented to achieve investment objectives.
Read our latest insights on the role of talent in value creation, featured in Private Equity International’s report.