Mar 25, 2026
The Expanding CEO Market in Private Equity By Scott Estill, Managing Partner, Lancor North America The CEO labor market inside Private Equity has changed more in the last decade than many investors realize. New research on more than 190 U.S. buyouts shows a leadership marketplace that is far more dynamic, external, and competitive than the […]
Jan 21, 2026
By Scott Estill, Managing Partner, Lancor New York When a non sponsored (family owned) asset is acquired by a Private Equity firm, the first year becomes a defining period. Expectations sharpen, timelines compress, and leadership teams must quickly adapt to a new operating rhythm. At Lancor, we work closely with CEOs, CFOs, and investors across […]
Jan 12, 2026
Harnessing AI for Value Creation in Private Equity Portfolio Companies AI is already in the process of reshaping how PE-backed businesses operate and compete. For Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies, AI represents both a challenge and an opportunity. Firms are not debating if they should adopt AI, but are evaluating how to deploy […]
Oct 28, 2025
The Art (and Science) of an Executive Transition – Why It Matters for Private Equity Success In Private Equity, leadership transitions are inevitable—but they’re rarely simple. A CEO or Board member exit can either accelerate value creation or derail momentum. For portfolio companies operating under compressed timelines and aggressive growth targets, managing executive exits strategically […]
Oct 21, 2025
AI in Private Equity: A New Era of Value Creation At Lancor, we’ve spent decades helping private equity firms build high-performing leadership teams for their portfolio companies. Today, the landscape is shifting—fast. Artificial Intelligence (”AI”) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a central force in value creation. For Private Equity (”PE”) investors, understanding how […]
Oct 15, 2025
Why Skipping a Vintage Could Cost You More Than You Think In the fast-paced world of private equity, timing is everything. But when it comes to deploying capital, some firms are tempted to “skip a vintage”—holding back from investing in a particular year due to market uncertainty or valuation concerns. While this may seem prudent […]
