Private Equity Executive Search for Transformational Talent

Top talent isn’t just a competitive edge—it’s the cornerstone of return on investment.

t Hudson Gate Partners, we help Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies identify, assess, and hire transformative talent. With a deep understanding of the fast-paced, performance-driven nature of Private Equity, our consultants bring not just recruiting expertise, but real-world insight into the operational, financial, and cultural demands of the industry.

Whether you’re scaling your firm, upgrading your existing team, navigating a turnaround, or building value across a portfolio, our Private Equity search team delivers the talent that drives impact.

Driving Value Through Private Equity Executive Search

We partner with Private Equity firms at both the GP and portfolio company levels to align talent strategy with investment strategy. Our deep market expertise, agility, and high-touch approach set us apart from traditional search models.

Hudson Gate Partners specializes in recruiting for:

• Functional leaders — Sales, Marketing, Technology, Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance, Operations and Administration
• C-level positions for portfolio companies — COO, General Counsel, CHRO, and Controller
• Interim executives for urgent needs or turnarounds

As a boutique search firm, our recruiters understand the pace, pressure, and precision that PE firms and PE-backed businesses require. We know our Private Equity clients rely on us to find agile, performance-driven leaders with the strategic mindset and executional rigor to thrive in high-stakes environments. That’s why we move fast — and we get it right.

When Timing and Talent Are Everything

Private Equity firms often turn to Hudson Gate Partners when they are:

• Building or expanding functional talent across the GP and its portfolio company
• Upgrade a team to improve overall performance
• Complex searches for niche technical roles, hard-to-reach talent pools, and geographically constrained markets
• Confidentially add to staff, increase top talent, or replace underperforming leadership

Bring us into the conversation early — and turn high-stakes hiring into a strategic advantage.

Private Equity Roles We’ve Placed

• General Counsel – Credit Fund
• CFO – Credit Fund
• MD, Marketing – Credit Fund
• Principal, EMEA Capital Formation Lead – Growth Equity Fund
• Head of Human Resources – Life Sciences PE Fund
• Chief of Staff – Middle Market PE Fund
• Principal, Investor Relations – Tech PE Fund
• Head of Communications – Healthcare PE Fund
• VP of Compliance – Value-Driven Credit Fund
• Controller – Consumer Growth Equity Fund
• Director of Finance – Middle Market PE Fund
• Senior Tax Manager – Infrastructure PE Fund
• Counsel, Legal & Compliance – Infrastructure PE Fund

The Hudson Gate Partners Difference in Private Equity Executive Search

We Understand the PE Playbook

Hudson Gate Partners brings deep knowledge of the Private Equity model, from fundraising through exit. Our recruiters understand the nuances of value creation and the unique leadership traits required to operate in lean, performance-driven environments.

What sets us apart:

• Understanding of how investment strategies, capital structures, and value-creation levers inform role requirements and candidate profiles.
• A bespoke, high-touch search process tailored to each client’s culture, investment thesis, and priorities — led by senior recruiters, never delegated.
• Relentless in our pursuit of the right fit, we stay engaged and invested until your leadership needs are fully met.
• Speed and discretion for confidential or urgent searches
• Access to a curated network of high-impact executives and investment professionals

We Know What Top Talent Looks Like

We don’t just assess résumés — we evaluate candidates through the lens of operational excellence, cultural alignment, and long-term potential. Our approach ensures that every hire contributes directly to your bottom line.

A Search Partner as Invested as You Are

At Hudson Gate Partners, we take a founder’s mindset to every search. We understand the pressure to perform — and what’s at stake when hiring goes wrong. Our boutique approach means fewer clients per consultant, more personalized service, and relentless commitment to results.