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 […]
Feb 3, 2026
Leadership That Moves the Needle in Private Equity Backed Companies By Scott Estill, Managing Partner, Lancor New York Private Equity continues to operate in an environment where capital is more selective, value creation is more operational, and leadership expectations are rising. Portfolio companies are being asked to deliver more with tighter resources and greater scrutiny. […]
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 […]
Jun 2, 2025
The New Operating Reality The PE landscape has shifted. With deals cooling and valuations under pressure, Bain has echoed our belief that generating returns now “comes down to actually improving the performance of portfolio companies,” not just financial engineering. In this new era of higher financing costs and investor demands, winning firms are revamping their […]
May 28, 2025
In the fast-paced world of private equity, achieving sustainable growth requires more than just financial investment. It demands a clear, collaborative relationship between the private equity firms and the leadership teams of their portfolio companies. However, recent studies have highlighted a concerning trend: a growing divide between PE firms and the leaders of their portfolio […]
