Execution is the single biggest lever for value creation in private equity-backed companies. Yet despite its importance, most companies...

Run the Numbers Podcast Play In many companies, the CFO is more important than the CEO. And the majority of private equity-backed CFOs...

Scott Engler CEO & Co-founder, Sync Executive Partners | Fmr CEB/Gartner July 2, 2025 The exit reversal is underway. In 2022, a collapse...

McKinsey’s Global Private Markets Review 2025 paints a clear picture of a maturing private equity landscape. As traditional levers lose edge, investors are shifting priorities—and GPs must adapt quickly. Below are five key takeaways that should be on every private equity leader’s radar. 1. Operational Improvements Now Drive Returns Gone are the days when financial engineering alone could generate outperformance. Today, value creation is rooted in real, measurable operational

Over 40 CFOs and finance leaders gathered in Baltimore last week for JMI’s annual CFO Roundtable. The two-day event focused on the key...