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What we see across a thousand conversations a quarter, written up by the partners who had them.
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Market report
What boards now expect from a first-time CFO
8 min read
We asked 62 chairs what changed in the last three years. The answers say a lot about who gets the job now.
Hiring guide
How to write a search brief that attracts the right people
5 min read
A useful brief makes the hard choices before the first candidate conversation.
Leadership
Why senior hires fail in the first 90 days
6 min read
The appointment is only the beginning. Clarity, sponsorship and early conversations set a new leader up to succeed.
Market report
CTO pay in PE-backed companies, 2026
9 min read
A practical way to weigh mandate, risk and the total package when hiring technology leadership.
Board
Your audit chair is retiring. Start the search now.
4 min read
Good succession planning starts well before a vacancy.
Hiring guide
Counter-offers: when to walk away from a finalist
5 min read
Revisit the reasons for moving before changing the numbers.
Leadership
What a good first board meeting looks like for a new CEO
7 min read
An honest conversation about expectations is more useful than a polished performance.
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Occasional notes on leadership, search and the decisions that matter.
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