This in-depth market report is a major study of what arguably is the key asset within private equity: its people. Combining in-depth articles from seasoned professionals with proprietary data and analysis, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the human capital aspects of working in private equity, both from a general partner and portfolio company perspective.

“…This guide deserves the attention of private equity professionals at all levels”

David Rubenstein, Co-founder and Managing Director, The Carlyle Group

This is the first time that some of the industry’s thought leaders have written about the people issues that determine a fund’s and firm’s success or failure. This groundbreaking report will give you the inside track on the human elements of private equity.

•Learn about the organisational development of private equity firms and how they have evolved

•Discover how to source successful private equity practitioners and how to develop and assess performance

•Learn how to deal with the critical issues surrounded with departure and succession

•Understand the role of operating partners, investor relations, operational personnel, the CFO and finance teams

•Discover the essential people mix elements required in start-up and growth companies

•Identify the risks associated with hiring new staff