Author Archives
Eric Walczykowski
Elevating HR & Talent Leadership: How Strategic CPOs are Driving Value Creation
I recently sat down with Alex Bossetta, Partner, and Loreal Shea, Senior Principal, in Bespoke’s Talent Practice, to discuss the transformation of talent leadership, rising Chief People Officer appointments, AI adoption trends, and the growing importance of HR executives in driving organizational success.
Candidate-Driven Factors Tighten Go-to-Market Talent Market
I recently sat down with Bespoke Partners’ Andrew Reynolds, Vice President at Bespoke, and Tess Fischer, Partner in Bespoke’s GTM practice, to discuss the state of the GTM executive market, the factors driving the market, the changing compensation dynamics, and the importance of a data-driven, collaborative hiring process to secure the best GTM talent.
Why ‘Lone Wolf’ Recruiting Firms Fail and Team-Based Recruiting Wins
Most executive search firms follow a basic organizational structure that is more than a century old. But this old school model produces the worst possible results for clients. A new model is completely changing the game with teamwork and collaboration. Let’s explore how this innovative structure yields better search outcomes in a shorter time frame.
Unlocking Growth in Uncertain Times: Key Findings from the 2H 2024 Private Equity Talent Report
As 2024 begins to wind down, one truth stands out in private equity: securing the best executive talent is the key to thriving in today’s competitive market. This month, we’re excited to release the 2H edition of our Private Equity Talent Report, highlighting the most recent trends in executive recruiting for software and SaaS companies backed by private equity.
Did Your Recruiter ‘Quiet Quit?’ How Typical Fee Structures Incentivize Search Failure
Unlike the traditional models prevalent in the industry, our approach puts your needs first, ensuring that our partners and teams are fully committed to delivering results. In this post, I’ll break down how our unique fee structure and partner compensation model drive superior outcomes for our clients.
CEO Trends: How Shifting Market Dynamics Are Shaping the CEO Market for Private Equity Portfolios
I had the opportunity to catch up with two of Bespoke’s in-house CEO experts, Katherine Baker, co-lead of Bespoke Partners’ CEO practice, and Jenny Gray, Senior Vice President in the practice to discuss the CEO trends they have been seeing firsthand in the market over the last few months.
CFOs Play Expanding Role in Value Creation for Private Equity Backed Firms
I recently sat down with Nick Dolan, Parter in Bespoke’s Finance practice to discuss trends his team has been seeing, and how CFOs can be a driving for across all phases of the deal cycle.
The Employee Value Proposition Drives Outsized Company Performance
I recently sat down with Julie Catalano, Bespoke’s Chief People Officer, to discuss how our EVP has enabled us to grow and thrive in a market where others are struggling just to stay afloat.
Recruiting Best Practices: Back-Channeling Provides Comprehensive Executive Vetting
Back-channeling is a reference technique that sparks controversy. But it is absolutely essential when you are hiring mission-critical senior executives.
GTM Leadership Trends: Exploring Compensation, Leadership Changes, Global Expansion
I recently sat down with Peterson Loftin, Bespoke’s new partner in the GTM Leadership Recruiting Practice, to get his insights on international expansion, market timing, and compensation trends. Peterson’s experience and perspective provide valuable takeaways for companies navigating the current GTM talent landscape.
