Executive Search Services
for Private Equity
Executive Search Services
for Private Equity
Executive Search Services For Private Equity
200+
Companies
30+
Industries
500+
Jobs Filled
$20M-$400M+
PortCo Revenue
50+
Years of Experience
Our Services
Our Services
CXO Source is a trusted executive search and interim leadership partner for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
We specialize in placing all C-Suite executives, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and CHROs. We also support leadership searches at the Vice President and Director levels. Our focused, agile approach delivers leaders who accelerate growth and drive long-term value.
CXO Source is a trusted executive search and interim leadership partner for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
We specialize in placing all C-Suite executives, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and CHROs. We also support leadership searches at the Vice President and Director levels. Our focused, agile approach delivers leaders who accelerate growth and drive long-term value.
Six-Phase Approach
With our proprietary database of over 25,000+ Executives, our process is designed to make hiring senior executives faster, easier, and more precise.
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1. Discover
We meet with you to understand the full range of skills and attributes necessary to be successful in the position and within the organization.
1. Discover
We meet with you to understand the full range of skills and attributes necessary to be successful in the position and within the organization.
1. Discover
We meet with you to understand the full range of skills and attributes necessary to be successful in the position and within the organization.
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2. Develop
We create a detailed description of the job and a multi-pronged sourcing plan to develop a robust pipeline for each position.
2. Develop
We create a detailed description of the job and a multi-pronged sourcing plan to develop a robust pipeline for each position.
2. Develop
We create a detailed description of the job and a multi-pronged sourcing plan to develop a robust pipeline for each position.
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3. Assess
Each person is interviewed, qualified and ranked against each of the fit factors identified in the Discovery and Develop phases.
3. Assess
Each person is interviewed, qualified and ranked against each of the fit factors identified in the Discovery and Develop phases.
3. Assess
Each person is interviewed, qualified and ranked against each of the fit factors identified in the Discovery and Develop phases.
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4. Present
An initial portfolio of candidates is delivered at a target date typically within two to three weeks.
4. Present
An initial portfolio of candidates is delivered at a target date typically within two to three weeks.
4. Present
An initial portfolio of candidates is delivered at a target date typically within two to three weeks.
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5. Interview
Upon delivery of the portfolio of candidates, the client interview process begins with ongoing support from CXO Source.
5. Interview
Upon delivery of the portfolio of candidates, the client interview process begins with ongoing support from CXO Source.
5. Interview
Upon delivery of the portfolio of candidates, the client interview process begins with ongoing support from CXO Source.
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6. Offer
Once the candidate has been selected, our ongoing consultation is intended to ensure the candidate you want is the candidate you get.
6. Offer
Once the candidate has been selected, our ongoing consultation is intended to ensure the candidate you want is the candidate you get.
6. Offer
Once the candidate has been selected, our ongoing consultation is intended to ensure the candidate you want is the candidate you get.
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
Every client engagement is built on responsiveness, transparency, and results. We don’t just fill roles—we partner with you to understand your goals, culture, and challenges, ensuring every leader we place is equipped to deliver immediate impact and long-term value.
Every client engagement is built on responsiveness, transparency, and results. We don’t just fill roles—we partner with you to understand your goals, culture, and challenges, ensuring every leader we place is equipped to deliver immediate impact and long-term value.
Our Values:
Our Values:
Partnership – We align with your goals as if they were our own.
Partnership – We align with your goals as if they were our own.
Partnership – We align with your goals as if they were our own.
Dependability – You can trust us to deliver results consistently.
Dependability – You can trust us to deliver results consistently.
Dependability – You can trust us to deliver results consistently.
Agility – We adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities.
Agility – We adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities.
Agility – We adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities.
Trust – Transparency and honesty in every interaction.
Trust – Transparency and honesty in every interaction.
Trust – Transparency and honesty in every interaction.
Collaboration – Your success is our only measure.
Collaboration – Your success is our only measure.
Collaboration – Your success is our only measure.
Engage with us to hire your next Executive Business Leader
Proven Private Equity Focus
C-Suite & Beyond
Decades of Experience
Engage with us to hire your next Executive Business Leader
Proven Private Equity Focus
C-Suite & Beyond
Decades of Experience
Engage with us to hire your next Executive Business Leader
Proven Private Equity Focus
C-Suite & Beyond
Decades of Experience