{"id":179801,"date":"2026-07-15T15:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/?p=179801"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:43:58","slug":"how-cpo-roles-in-pe-backed-businesses-are-going-to-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/how-cpo-roles-in-pe-backed-businesses-are-going-to-market\/","title":{"rendered":"How CPO roles in PE backed businesses are going to market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0fbd6134 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns single-post__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ed55936 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-post__columns__column--nav is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__sidebar single-post__sidebar--sticky is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<h2 id=\"h-contents\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-1-20-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a1915d0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0.83rem;border-top-right-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-left-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-right-radius:0.83rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-contents\" data-level=\"2\">Contents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-cpo-vs-hrd-conundrum\" data-level=\"2\">The CPO vs HRD conundrum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-cost-of-skipping-the-diagnostic\" data-level=\"2\">The cost of skipping the diagnostic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-short-term-needs-vs-long-term-value\" data-level=\"2\">Short-term needs vs long-term value<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-where-fractional-talent-fits\" data-level=\"2\">Where fractional talent fits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-specialist-search-matters\" data-level=\"2\">Why specialist search matters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-compensation-disconnect\" data-level=\"2\">The compensation disconnect<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-understanding-the-talent-landscape\" data-level=\"2\">Understanding the talent landscape<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-moving-forward-intentional-hiring-as-a-value-lever\" data-level=\"2\">Moving forward: intentional hiring as a value lever<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-we-can-help\" data-level=\"2\">How we can help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__share-desktop is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7a70935 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained block-visibility-hide-medium-screen block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 id=\"h-share\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\">Share<\/h3>\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size is-style-branded\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wp-block-social-links__item wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frazerjones.com%2Fnl%2Fmarket-insight%2Fhow-cpo-roles-in-pe-backed-businesses-are-going-to-market%2F\" 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4.3v15.4A1.3 1.3 0 004.3 21h15.4a1.3 1.3 0 001.3-1.3V4.3A1.3 1.3 0 0019.7 3zM8.339 18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672v8.59zM7.004 8.574a1.548 1.548 0 11-.002-3.096 1.548 1.548 0 01.002 3.096zm11.335 9.764H15.67v-4.177c0-.996-.017-2.277-1.387-2.277-1.389 0-1.601 1.086-1.601 2.206v4.248h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h.037c.356-.675 1.227-1.387 2.526-1.387 2.703 0 3.203 1.779 3.203 4.092v4.711z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-social-links__item-label screen-reader-text\">Share on LinkedIn<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column toc-scope single-post__columns__column--content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Private equity moves fast. Value creation timelines are compressed, expectations are high, and every leadership hire carries disproportionate weight across portfolio companies. Within any private equity backed business, the management team is under constant pressure to deliver against the investment thesis \u2013 driving valuation, strengthening cash flow, and ultimately improving business performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet, when it comes to appointing a Chief People Officer (CPO), many organisations still go to market without the clarity or calibration required for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result? Misaligned expectations, inconsistent hiring processes, and, ultimately, appointments that fail to deliver against the business strategy. This is not a talent shortage problem; it is a definition problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-cpo-vs-hrd-conundrum\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e604533db70c644b9c5fafc7649cbb4e\">The CPO vs HRD conundrum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most persistent challenges we see in a PE-backed business is a lack of consistency in how organisations define the Chief People Officer or CHRO role. In some cases, the CPO is positioned as a strategic partner to the CEO, Chief Operating Officer, and operating partner \u2013 tasked with shaping the people strategy, enabling business transformation, and directly influencing the bottom line. In others, the remit is still closer to that of a traditional HR Director, with a focus on operational delivery rather than enterprise-wide impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This distinction matters more than ever. As operational performance now drives a growing proportion of value creation in private equity, the expectation on HR leadership has fundamentally shifted \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/transcendbusiness.com\/private-equity\/the-evolving-importance-of-the-strategic-hr-leader-in-private-equity\/\">from administrative support to strategic enabler<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without clear alignment upfront, the risks are immediate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under-hiring, where the appointed individual lacks the strategic capability to influence valuation or fully support the pace of a PE environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over-hiring, where highly experienced PE talent expects a broader value creation mandate but encounters a role limited in scope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misaligned expectations across the management team, which can dilute impact and slow delivery against the investment thesis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a private equity context, where timing is critical and the sales cycle is often compressed, these missteps are not easily recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-cost-of-skipping-the-diagnostic\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a58caca549f3aacddf08f452b310c74\">The cost of skipping the diagnostic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too often, organisations move straight to executive search without a robust diagnostic phase. This is where the real issue lies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before any search begins, businesses should properly assess their position \u2013 considering where they sit in the investment lifecycle, what their people strategy must deliver, and how this role will support future milestones such as fundraising, an IPO, or exit. This level of due diligence is essential, particularly where private credit structures or complex funding models are in play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The importance of this stage is increasingly recognised across the market. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbsp.harvard.edu\/product\/H08HW3-PDF-ENG\">Leading PE firms are now embedding talent considerations directly into deal planning and diligence processes<\/a>, reflecting the growing understanding that human capital risk can materially impact outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without calibration, the hiring process becomes reactive rather than data driven. The consequences are tangible: inefficient processes, poor stakeholder alignment, and diluted engagement with candidates. A poorly defined mandate will almost always result in a fragmented shortlist and can ultimately impact business performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most effective portfolio companies treat this stage with the same rigour as financial or commercial due diligence. They recognise that pre-search work is not a delay, but a critical driver of successful value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Ultimately, the CPO should be empowered to set up their team, in the right way, to underpin and drive the strategic direction of the wider organisation &#8211; in too many cases, ambiguity creates the issues. Defining the desired outcome, without taking into consideration the step-change(s) enroute is risky at best.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Open, transparent, fluid, and ongoing dialogue is key here &#8211; both pre-hire and post offer. If the time has been taken to decide what good really looks like, this should naturally be the foundation for any incoming CPO to leverage from.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-brand-1-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amie-morioka-0051003\/\">Amie Morioka<\/a> | Experienced Chief People Officer<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This speaks to a challenge frequently seen across PE-backed businesses. Organisations often focus on the destination\u2014whether that is growth, transformation, or exit\u2014without fully defining the capabilities, milestones and leadership requirements needed along the journey. A well-executed diagnostic process creates the clarity required for both the business and the incoming CPO to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-short-term-needs-vs-long-term-value\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d935027d8f2618fe81e4f5c78a56d84c\">Short-term needs vs long-term value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A further tension exists between immediate business needs and longer-term value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early in the lifecycle of a private equity backed business, the focus may be on stabilisation \u2013 establishing HR fundamentals, supporting integration, or enabling rapid growth. As the business evolves, attention shifts towards scalability, leadership capability, and building a platform for exit, whether through trade sale or IPO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The challenge is balancing these priorities. It is not enough to ask what is needed today \u2013 the real question is whether the individual can anticipate future requirements and operate as a strategic partner to the management team over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This aligns with <a href=\"https:\/\/professional.dce.harvard.edu\/blog\/driving-business-growth-with-talent-management\/\">broader market insights<\/a> that strategic talent management \u2013 when directly linked to business objectives \u2013 drives measurable improvements in performance and long-term outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most effective CPOs are those who can connect people strategy to business strategy in a truly data driven way \u2013 linking talent decisions to cash flow, sustainability, and ultimately valuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;One of the biggest frustrations I see is when the portfolio company and investor are not aligned on the candidate profile from the outset. In my experience, the strongest recruitment mandates involve investor representation from profile design through to candidate calibration and shortlisting. Good CPOs will spot misalignment immediately.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The CPO should act as a conduit between the investor and the portfolio, helping to drive the value creation agenda in a way that accelerates performance and shareholder return. The most impactful initiatives\u2014such as succession planning and talent pipelines\u2014often need to be implemented 18\u201324 months before they deliver meaningful bottom-line value, making strategic timing and stakeholder alignment critical.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>While exit is an important milestone, the CPO&#8217;s role is to build long-term, sustainable growth. That means aligning with investors, CEOs and CFOs on the key indicators of success, creating the capability to scale, and ensuring the business continues to create value well beyond any transaction. Data is an important guide, but it doesn&#8217;t work in isolation. Ultimately, people shape the future, and when the right culture is in place, performance tends to follow.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-brand-1-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/caroline-hutchins-91338a7\/\">Caroline Hutchins<\/a> | Chief People Officer | DeNovo Dental Partners<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-where-fractional-talent-fits\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-435dbcbab3a15e90336b9e1df47b0670\">Where fractional talent fits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every private equity backed business requires a permanent Chief People Officer from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In situations where the organisation is still shaping its direction or undergoing business transformation, fractional leaders \u2013 often with backgrounds in management consulting or previous PE experience \u2013 can provide immediate, high-impact support. These individuals can stabilise the function, introduce a more data-driven approach, and help define the long-term role with far greater clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach reflects a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/industries\/financial-services\/library\/private-equity-operating-partner-trend.html\">broader shift within private equity<\/a>, where firms are increasingly leveraging specialist operating expertise throughout the investment lifecycle \u2013 from due diligence through to exit \u2013 to enhance execution and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-specialist-search-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a65222dc95bd00abe5bd5b3da732e77c\">Why specialist search matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generalist firms may be able to identify candidates, but executive search in a private equity context requires far more than access to talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real challenge lies in diagnostic capability, calibration, and role creation. Without a deep understanding of how CPO and CHRO roles operate across portfolio companies, there is a risk that organisations go to market with a brief that is misaligned to both the business strategy and the expectations of the candidate pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A specialist partner brings insight into how operating partners, investors, and management teams are evolving their expectations. They understand how to position opportunities in the context of value creation, and how to engage candidates who are motivated not just by role scope, but by the credibility of the investment thesis and the potential to influence valuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is particularly important given the increasing prominence of the CPO role itself. Research shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.russellreynolds.com\/en\/insights\/reports-surveys\/the-rise-of-the-portfolio-company-chief-people-officer\">private equity firms now view CPOs as key value creators<\/a> \u2013 responsible for enabling growth, driving transformation, and directly impacting financial outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;From my perspective, I don\u2019t believe there\u2019s a shortage of HR leadership talent in PE-backed businesses. More often, there is executive-level scepticism around CPO hires, driven by past experiences of HR being viewed as a barrier rather than a commercial enabler. At the same time, many HR leaders haven\u2019t been given the mandate or resources to demonstrate their full value, which can lead to a misdiagnosis of the issue.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Investors and operating partners often see things differently, showing a clear appetite for commercially minded people leaders \u2013 particularly those with backgrounds in consulting, operations, or other business-facing roles before moving into HR. These profiles tend to resonate strongly in value-creation environments. While sales-led businesses often make the link between people strategy and performance more easily, forward-thinking CEOs increasingly recognise the CPO as a strategic advisor who can drive business results.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>From a search perspective, our role is to help boards and CEOs quickly calibrate what great looks like by introducing candidates from diverse backgrounds and experience levels early in the process. Transparent, early-stage candidate calibration can shift perceptions quickly and lead to stronger hiring decisions.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-people\" id=\"block_374d18eb680e2ae1ca1e771bedf0fe55\" data-total=\"1\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--people\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--person post-177977 hd_person type-hd_person status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry hd_person_experience_focus-executive-search hd_person_sector-consumer-retail-and-hospitality-de hd_person_sector-manufacturing-de hd_person_sector-pharmaceuticals-and-life-sciences-de hd_person_sector-professional-services-de hd_person_sector-technology-media-and-telecommunications hd_person_seniority-director-group-manager hd_person_specialism-hr hd_person_specialism-interim hd_person_location-uk-de\" id=\"block_374d18eb680e2ae1ca1e771bedf0fe55-person-177977\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card--person__inner\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/consultants\/victoria-johnston\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/VJ-square-300x300.png\" class=\"card__image test\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 781px) 50vw, (max-width: 1023px) 40vw, (max-width: 1200px) 25vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/VJ-square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/VJ-square-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/VJ-square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/VJ-square-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/VJ-square-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/VJ-square.png 1564w\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__titles\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/consultants\/victoria-johnston\/\">Victoria Johnston<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/consultants\/victoria-johnston\/\">Director<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__location\">UK<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__email\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--email\" href=\"mailto:victoriajohnston@frazerjones.com\">victoriajohnston@frazerjones.com<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__tel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--tel\" href=\"tel:02073322198\">02073322198<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/victoriajohnston1\/\">Connect<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-compensation-disconnect\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bac116de9ed68c8f77aafa08f749e28b\">The compensation disconnect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compensation is another area where inconsistency frequently emerges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Misalignment between base salary, bonus structures, and equity is common, particularly in a market where there is limited standardisation across senior HR roles. Expectations shaped by large corporate environments do not always translate into a PE-backed business, where the emphasis is often on performance-related reward and long-term value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This challenge is amplified by the increasing sophistication of incentive design within private equity. Firms are using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/services\/tax\/articles\/private-company-executive-compensation-survey.html\">equity participation, performance-based bonuses, and long-term incentives<\/a> to tightly align leadership behaviour with value creation goals and exit outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without proper calibration, organisations risk mispositioning themselves \u2013 either failing to attract high-quality talent or creating disconnects later in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-understanding-the-talent-landscape\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67477b693d8368cf7dfba8f877dc02ba\">Understanding the talent landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Broadly, the CPO talent market within private equity can be viewed across three distinct groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transitional candidates<\/strong> moving from large, multinational organisations. These individuals often bring depth and sophistication, but may be less familiar with the pace, ambiguity, and commercial intensity of a PE environment. Alignment is often required around expectations for reward, structure, and the realities of operating in a leaner, more agile setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proven operators<\/strong> already working within portfolio companies or similar environments. These individuals are typically comfortable linking people strategy to business performance and are motivated by the strength of the investment thesis, the credibility of the management team, and the potential for equity upside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Senior PE specialists<\/strong>, who are deeply embedded in private equity and private credit ecosystems. Often working closely with operating partners and investors, they bring a clear focus on valuation, exit value, and long-term opportunity. Many are increasingly building portfolio careers, combining executive roles with advisory or board-level positions such as Chief Operating Officer or Non-Executive Director.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across all three groups, expectations are rising. Candidates are increasingly assessing not just the role, but the clarity of the mandate, the alignment of the management team, and the credibility of the overall growth and exit narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-moving-forward-intentional-hiring-as-a-value-lever\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2732111994086dfd571798d2a4f03e3b\">Moving forward: intentional hiring as a value lever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any private equity backed business, hiring a Chief People Officer is not simply a leadership decision \u2013 it is a fundamental lever of value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Success requires clarity of role definition, rigorous upfront diagnostic work, and alignment between the people strategy and the broader business strategy. It also demands a data-driven approach, ensuring that talent decisions are directly linked to business performance, valuation, and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a market where expectations are high and timelines are tight, those organisations that approach executive search with intent \u2013 rather than urgency \u2013 will be best positioned to secure leaders who can genuinely influence outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because in private equity, the right CPO doesn\u2019t just support the plan \u2013 they accelerate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-we-can-help\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-492107e59943b0afcede5cecf197a29f\">How we can help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are preparing to hire a CPO, CHRO, or senior people leader within a private equity backed business, the most critical work begins before you engage the market. Defining the role in the context of your investment thesis, aligning your management team, and calibrating expectations around value creation will significantly improve the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Frazer Jones, we partner with private equity firms, operating partners, and portfolio companies to bring a rigorous, insight-led approach to executive search \u2013 ensuring every appointment is aligned to both immediate priorities and long-term value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to explore how to better position your next leadership hire to drive business performance and valuation, we would welcome a conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n  hbspt.forms.create({\n    portalId: \"26669168\",\n    formId: \"91651939-2b79-4991-a2e0-138e948898c2\",\n    region: \"eu1\"\n  });\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Unite-Students-cover-2026-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Global financial services HR trends: reflections from H1 2026<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">juli 3, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share What does it take to lead the people function globally when change is constant and expectations continue to rise? That was the central theme at a recent Frazer Jones roundtable dinner, where a select group of CHROs from leading financial institutions came together to reflect on the first half of 2026. The conversation [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-163910 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-financial-services category-uk tag-hr tag-recruitment tag-video\" id=\"block_50ded3b860ce58225064477d027ec5ce-job-163910\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/financial-services\/financial-services-hr-trends-in-hiring-skills-and-culture\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-114418-300x225.png\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-114418-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-114418-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-114418-768x576.png 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Financial services HR trends in 2026: hiring, skills and culture<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">februari 11, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">After a year defined by growing specialist demand, shifting junior expectations and renewed activity across talent acquisition, the HR function in financial services enters 2026 with a much clearer view of the capability, culture and future potential organisations are looking to build. As the year progresses, employers are refining their HR strategy to meet changing [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-162176 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-financial-services category-market-update\" id=\"block_50ded3b860ce58225064477d027ec5ce-job-162176\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/financial-services\/uk-hr-job-market-financial-services\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2207400965-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2207400965-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2207400965-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2207400965-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Fresh eyes on the market: what changed in the financial services HR landscape while I was away<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">januari 26, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">A few months into returning from maternity leave, I realised how unusual it is to step out of the financial services sector completely and then re-enter it with a clean lens. When you work every day across human resources recruitment, investment banking hiring cycles, asset management restructuring, private equity growth plans and fintech transformation initiatives, [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-162030 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-asia category-europe category-financial-services category-market-insight category-uk category-us tag-financial-services hd_author-charlotte-matthew\" id=\"block_50ded3b860ce58225064477d027ec5ce-job-162030\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/regional-focus\/uk\/global-hr-financial-services-job-market\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Singapore-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Singapore-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Singapore-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Singapore-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Singapore-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Singapore.jpg 1920w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Global HR financial services job market: 2025 review and 2026 outlook<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">januari 22, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">At Frazer Jones, we operate as one global team across financial services. Our HR recruitment experts collaborate seamlessly across all the locations we cover, combining global reach with deep local expertise. This unified approach enables us to share market intelligence in real time, deliver consistent and high\u2011quality search outcomes internationally and support clients with truly [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-159341 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-asia category-financial-services category-resources-regional-focus-hong-kong category-market-insight category-market-update category-professional-services category-singapore category-us tag-video\" id=\"block_50ded3b860ce58225064477d027ec5ce-job-159341\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/market-update\/global-hr-recruitment-market-insight-from-asia-and-the-us\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-170634-300x225.png\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-170634-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-170634-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-170634-768x576.png 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Global HR recruitment: market insight from Asia and the US<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">december 22, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">At Frazer Jones, our recruiters are passionate about sharing market insight and best practice in HR recruitment. When two of our leadership team, Erica Ravich from New York and Charlotte Matthew from Singapore, meet in London, it\u2019s a unique opportunity to reflect on the trends shaping global recruitment. Their conversation highlights the value of local [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-159314 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-financial-services category-finding-talent category-leadership category-market-update tag-video\" id=\"block_50ded3b860ce58225064477d027ec5ce-job-159314\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/financial-services\/global-financial-services-hr-recruitment\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-162708-300x225.png\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-162708-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-162708-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-162708-768x576.png 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Global reach, local expertise: how our financial services recruiters deliver top HR talent for clients worldwide<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">december 22, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">As someone who leads the permanent financial services recruitment team at Frazer Jones in London, I see every day how our global reach and local expertise make a real difference for our clients and candidates. Working closely with my colleagues across our global network, including the US, the UAE, the Netherlands, Singapore and Hong Kong, [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-158450 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-progression category-executive-search category-financial-services category-hr category-industry-leaders category-leadership tag-private-equity tag-video\" id=\"block_50ded3b860ce58225064477d027ec5ce-job-158450\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/hiring-advice\/leadership\/crafting-your-way-to-a-chief-people-officer-role-insights-from-tara-johnson-cpo-at-hg\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-170327-300x225.png\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-170327-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-170327-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-170327-768x576.png 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Crafting your way to a Chief People Officer role: insights from Tara Johnson, CPO at Hg<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">december 9, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">For ambitious HR professionals, the role of Chief People Officer (CPO) is often seen as the pinnacle of achievement. To reach this position in private equity, an industry renowned for high performance, relentless pace and demanding standards, is truly the highest level you can aspire to. 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