In our attempts to support the global strides being taken to address the unbalanced diversity scales in the workforce, AltusPartners were pleased to partner with 10,000 Black Interns in our first-ever internship program in support of young black talent in the corporate world.​Purpose-driven approach To be candid, diversity initiatives will only bear significance if planned a...

​Private Equity investors require unique skills to navigate the complex and fast-paced industry. That's where the PACE assessment tool comes in. Designed exclusively for the Private Equity sector, PACE has delivered several thousand assessments to date, helping identify and develop the key competencies needed for success. Following the recent acquisition of Altus Partners by...

​The private markets experienced a whirlwind of events in 2022, with fundraising activities navigating through contrasting trends. Despite formidable challenges like high inflation, interest rate hikes, geopolitical uncertainties, and the denominator effect, fundraising managed to achieve a commendable milestone, reaching $1.2 trillion, a figure on par with pre-pandemic l...

Altus Partners is pleased to announce the launch of its Data & Analytics Practice. The new practice will connect private equity firms and their portfolio businesses with highly skilled professionals in data engineering, data science, machine learning, business intelligence and commercial analysis.In today's data-driven business landscape, organisations recognise the immen...

​Unravelling the Impact of DE&I in Private EquityToday's progressive funds and businesses actively prioritise and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). While this triad is broadly understood and endorsed, the intersection of these concepts, particularly their influence on business outcomes, remains an area ripe for exploration. In particular, what DE&I means to ...

​Altus Partners, a leading Executive Search firm specialising in the private equity industry, is delighted to announce the promotion of Sam Block to Principal within the Investment Practice. Sam has been instrumental in the success of Altus Partners, demonstrating exceptional execution ability and a steadfast commitment to identifying the most talented individuals for Priva...

​A recent survey (May 2023) of over 1000 European Private Equity professionals conducted by Altus Partners gave a perspective on the current sentiment surrounding private equity valuations, portfolio activity and recruitment in the European private equity market. ​Against the backdrop of a decrease in the European Private Equity deal count, how would the private equity profe...

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) 2020 Annual Impact Investor Survey estimated the impact investing sector at $715 billion globally. Private Equity is one of the most active asset classes in the industry and has seen a significant uptick in capital flows into impact strategies. Private Equity firms have been criticised, in the past, for their low levels of transp...

Welcome to our first in a series of interviews with team members at Altus Partners. In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Gee, Principal of our Investor Relations practice.Patrick tells us more about his role and how the IR team support clients with their executive searches. ​Tell us a little more about your role in the business:As a leader within our Investment Practice...

​We're delighted to announce that Altus Partners has won the Gamechangers™ Progress Champion Awards 2022 for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion industry initiatives.Ed Chamberlain, 'The only way to change the industry is to create movements and raise the voice of different initiatives to ensure they stay current. We need to be an ally of those underrepresented in the industry a...

​The award was given to Altus Partners recently from Acquisition International, a leading international news outlet established in 2010. The Worldwide Finance Awards span the entire financial landscape, from firms operating within the sector and the professional service firms that support them with their ongoing growth and development. Altus Partners was awarded the Best ...

At Altus Partners, we are proud to partner with organisations that deliver transformational change and support for underrepresented groups within the Private Equity space. Earlier this year, we formed a partnership with GAIN (Girls Are Investors)a charity established by a group of investment professionals to improve gender diversity in investment management. Altus Partners ...

​The Route to Exit: An Altus Partners Event On the 19th October Altus Partners were pleased to host an online event discussing the strategy behind a successful exit. Hosted by James Clow, Senior Associate at Altus Partners, we were excited to welcome Steve Tinkler, Ex-CFO of Tonic Games Group (creators of Fall Guys) to take a closer look at how financial leaders can build...

Altus Partners is pleased to announce that Ben Smith has been promoted to Principal in the Portfolio Practice.Ben has been with Altus Partners for over two years and has played a critical role in growing and developing the firm's private equity offering. In his new role, he will continue to optimize Altus Partners' values and drivers while helping to expand the business furt...

With significant turbulence and headwinds in the macro economy, we glance at what the Private Equity hiring market will look like in 2023, summarising findings from the latest Pitchbook and Preqin research.Retention:Data and statistics show that the industry has struggled with retention in recent years. Research shows that the average tenure for a private equity investor is ...

What does it take to be a CFO?​Statistics show that businesses with PE investment outperform those without it, so a CFO that can help lead their company's growth strategy is critical to success.As the most senior finance professional in a private equity-backed business, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a crucial role in evaluating and guiding investment decisions. To ...

​We're delighted to announce that Altus Partners has been named the Recruitment Partner of the Year at the Credit Awards 2022. Hosted at London’s Grosvenor House, The Credit Awards 2022 recognised and celebrated innovation, best practice and outstanding service to the financial service industry. Altus Partners was selected as the ‘recruitment partner of the year’ after demo...

​Altus Partners, a leading provider of Executive Search to the Private Equity industry, is proud to announce that their team has completed the London to Brighton bike ride in support of their chosen charity Mind. This was a challenging but rewarding event, and the team are grateful for all the support they have received along the way.The London to Brighton bike ride is an an...

Claire is a Senior Associate within Altus’s Portfolio practice, which places C-Suite and Senior Manager level candidates in PE-backed corporates across Europe with a particular focus on building Corporate Development, M&A and Strategy functions.After graduating, Claire joined a well-established search firm where she specialised in Strategy, Insight, Innovation, and Corporate...

It's been a great year for hiring, with the number of job postings continuing to grow at a steady pace. However, recent figures suggest that this growth is starting to slow, raising questions about how long the current boom can last. So, what's behind this slowdown? And more importantly, what does it mean for businesses looking to hire in the near future?KPMG and REC's late...