Executive Search
By sourcing the finest candidates from Industry, Strategy Houses and existing Portfolio Management positions we have built a diverse network of the highest achieving performers in each field.
Clients include four of the top ten Private Equity Houses, as well as a strong foothold in the mid-market. Our select client list means minimal 'off limits' restrictions on searches.
Our focus is on senior and mid-level hires, typically with multiple placements for each client over a number of years.
Interim Management
With a register of the top Interim professionals, all with a strong record of success at working for Private Equity Houses, these include Interim CEOs, Finance Directors, Chief Restructuring Officers as well as Interim specialists in Pricing, Procurement, HR, Marketing and Sales.
Working alongside the Private Equity House as well as the Board of the Porftolio company, our Interims are adept at stakeholder management as well as driving out results whilst implementing the Private Equity House's strategy.
Interim Management is also a flexible yet results-oriented resource that can resolve difficult and intractable problems within the Portfolio companies.
Case Studies
Portfolio Director - European Private Equity House
A multi-billion dollar Private Equity House with a strong Acquistion team had bought a number of cross sector companies at the top of the market. A Portfolio Director was brought in to build a team to work on this portfolio in an economic downturn. Through restructuring, streamlining and giving clear direction to the incumbent companies a clear strategy is currently being formed.
Interim Chief Executive - Turnaround - Germany - Multinational capital equipment manufacturer
This subsidiary has been loss-making for several years and the parent company had lost confidence in the local management to achieve a turnaround. An Interim CEO has been hired to take control of the situation - reduce overheads, eliminate losses and maintain service levels. The Interim CEO will also be involved in planning the long-term future of the business.
Interim Marketing Director - Project Turnround - Leisure company
The investors required an Interim Executive with a marketing background to manage a major refurbishment and to develop a new senior management team to take the business forward. This involved establishing new operating procedures to compete in today's marketplace. The project was completed on time and on budget and a new marketing programme, including a relaunch, has been implemented.
“Forward thinking on the direction Private Equity needs to head.. and then helping affect that change."
Bain Partner
“AJF is at the forefront of LP's agenda to drive Operating expertise in Private Equity.”
Deal Partner, Global PE House