The tough global economic climate of the last few years has created a challenging environment for businesses – but one where new opportunities are also prevalent. As such, having the right leaders and a board with the experience and capability to drive your company through change to exploit these opportunities is of paramount importance. Bringing in an experienced CEO or Chairman who has the track record and understanding of how to take your business from £20m to £100m, into new products, customers or territories, may well be the difference in maximising shareholder value.
We have a proven track record of maximising investments through the appointment of key executives and non-executives in both private equity backed and privately owned businesses.
Ross Webster founded Board Equity in 2012 following 4 1/2 years at Wickland Westcott where he established their Private Equity Practice. With over 13 years of search experience coupled with 5 years working in the fields of sports player management, sponsorship and PR, Ross brings a creative mix of experience to a fast moving and dynamic market.
“I have worked with Ross for a number of years and am impressed by the quality of candidates that he introduces to me and equally importantly his understanding, and honesty, of their attributes, thereby making it easier to have a successful outcome for the Company and Candidate. I have predominantly been introduced to CEOs and Chairmen through Ross. There are worse people to do long hours with!”
“Ross really understands the softer issues and concerns a founder has when looking to bring in professional management to run the business. Above everything else, Ross’ focus on culture fit was without doubt the most important thing for me.”
I engaged Ross to strengthen the finance function of our Private Equity backed business. From the beginning he clearly understood the calibre, style and cultural fit we needed and produced a short list of excellent candidates from which we appointed our Group Finance Director. He was quick to grasp our requirements and delivered first time.
Focusing on lower mid-market UK centric businesses with an enterprise value range of £10-200m, we have a proven track record of successfully strengthening management teams and boards to deliver change agendas in order to maximise the investment and wealth creation opportunity.
Working with private equity backed investee businesses and high growth privately owned companies, we understand what good looks like and the cultural, behavioural and leadership capabilities needed to effect change most effectively in these types of environments.
Ross really understands the softer issues and concerns a founder has when looking to bring in professional management to run the business
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“Different skill sets are required to lead businesses through different change agendas, and tying that in with an understanding of where the business is in the economic cycle are of paramount importance to a successful appointment and investment. The common theme we hear from private equity investors about portfolio businesses that have underperformed is that they should have made the decision to change management sooner.
We are experienced in helping private equity backed companies and entrepreneurs take the business through its next stage of development, whether through professionalising the board and upskilling the management team, to bringing in a different type of leadership and skillset needed to drive the business to a successful exit.
Understanding the issues within the business and wider market are critical to be able to deliver the right talent solution for the client.”
