PE-backed companies can’t afford the wrong leader.

We get you the right one — fast.

KTC Search places proven executives into portfolio companies on timelines that match the urgency of private equity. No recycled candidates. No six-month searches. You get a high-impact leader in the seat within 60–90 days.

Built for Private Equity Timelines

We map the market quickly, evaluate candidates who thrive in PE environments, and present a vetted shortlist within weeks — not months.

Hands-On Partner-Level Execution

When you hire KTC, you work directly with the KTC Search team. No hand-offs to junior staff. No watered-down search process.

Proven Track Record With Top Firms

KTC has successfully placed executives with portfolio companies backed by firms like Oaktree Capital, Centerbridge, and others.

The Cost of an Unfilled Leadership Role

Every day without the right leader costs millions in unrealized value.

PE firms face three threats when leadership gaps drag on:

Lost momentum during the first 90 days post-acquisition
Delayed EBITDA improvement
Cultural drift and operational misalignment

KTC’s process eliminates these risks so your team stays on track for the exit timeline.

Retained Executive Search

For C-suite and critical VP roles, along with high-impact individual contributor positions where the wrong hire sets the business back. Fast, targeted, and aligned with the investment thesis.

Outcome: Right leader in seat within 60–90 days.

Exclusive Contingency Search

For mid-level, regional leadership, and high-impact IC roles where companies prefer contingency search. The same search model without the upfront commitment.

Fractional Placements

When you need an operator now while the permanent search runs.

Outcome: Stabilize performance and avoid disruption.

Private Equity & Operating Partners

Your world runs on speed, certainty, and results. We place leaders who deliver all three.

Infrastructure & Industrial Manufacturing

Utility, power, grid modernization, and data-center–driven demand require leaders who know the space.

Growth-Stage & Established Technology

B2B SaaS companies scaling from $50M to $500M+ rely on proven go-to-market operators.

Professional Services (PE-Backed)

Modernizing traditional partnership models with leadership that drives profitable growth.

Our Process

A search model built for deal timelines — not corporate HR cycles.

STEP 1

Deep Dive Into Investment Thesis

We focus on what matters: operational gaps, EBITDA targets, value-creation plan.

STEP 2

Market Mapping Within Days

Fresh candidates — not recycled resumes.

STEP 3

Vetted Shortlist in 2–4 Weeks

Ready for you to walk through.

We get you the right one — fast.

Why PE Firms Choose KTC Search