Summit Leadership Partners

Last week, some of our team attended the PEI conference, and it was the perfect chance to connect with a few of our New York team! We’re grateful for a such a fun, talented and dedicated team that makes our culture exceptional.

Summit Leadership Partners Founder & CEO, Dan Hawkins, spoke last week at the Private Equity International (PEI) Operating Partners Forum on “Progressive approaches to CEO assessment, onboarding and succession planning”.   We would like to say a big THANK YOU to our fantastic panelist Hilda Lui, Head of Portfolio Human Capital at Advent International, Lane McDonald, Managing Director, OMERS Private Equity, Brian Slobodow, Operating Partner, HGGC, Margaretha (Margreet/Maggie) van de Griend, Managing Director, Portfolio Talent, Warburg Pincus LLC for sharing their insights on the best approaches to CEO assessments, how to support portco CEOs, and the value of a strong board chair during these transitions. #privateequity #PEnews #PEIOP2024 #humancapital

We’re thrilled to welcome Linda Gookin to our advisory services team as a Principal Consultant! Specializing in executive advisory work, CEO succession, executive assessment, coaching, and talent development, Linda brings invaluable insights that will enhance our consulting capabilities. Join us in giving her a warm welcome to Summit!

We love it when our team members are in town for client meetings but can also join us in the home office—it's always a great time to connect in person! At Summit Leadership Partners, our strong culture is built on moments like these, where we can enjoy spending time together and strengthen our relationships. 

Thank you, ONCAP Management Partners for inviting Summit Leadership Partners to speak at your recent CEO Symposium on the topic of Building and Leading an A-Player Team. This was an exceptional event with great dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of hiring and assessing top talent in today’s economic environment. We are grateful for the opportunity to engage with your CEOs and share insights to help drive future success. At Summit, our experienced consultants specialize in a wide range of topics critical to accelerating organizational growth and offer engaging keynotes and interactive workshops designed to develop and empower leaders to drive sustainable success. Contact us if you are interested in learning more about these workshops. https://lnkd.in/gZhU9e-x #summitleadershippartners #leadership #CEO #highperformingteams #successionplanning #privateequity

With the PE world anticipating market shifts and additional interest rate reductions, now is the time to evaluate whether leadership teams are prepared for the coming surge in activity. As Summit Leadership Partners notes in their latest article in PE Hub, extended hold periods push investors to reassess portfolio company CEOs' ability to lead a successful exit. Join us next week at the Private Equity International's (PEI) Operating Partners Forum on October 22 as we moderate a discussion on innovative and data-driven approaches to evolving CEO assessments, onboarding strategies, and how investors are reshaping performance evaluations in today's dynamic market conditions. Our A-list panelists include: -Hilda Lui of Advent International -Lane McDonald of OMERS Private Equity -Brian Slobodow of HGGC -Margaretha (Margreet/Maggie) van de Griend of Warburg Pincus LLC Not registered yet? Use code OPNY24_SUMMIT to save 10%. See you there! #PEI2024 #privateequity #operatingpartners #summitleadershippartners

At Summit Leadership Partners, we believe in the power of data and analytics to drive success and growth for our clients. Our proprietary research shows that organizations where employees perceive they have effective senior leaders experience a significant positive impact on employee satisfaction and advocacy, reflected in an average 70-point higher eNPS score. This highlights the critical role of senior management in shaping a positive workplace culture and driving employee engagement, making it a key factor in long-term success. Contact us to learn how our data and analytics can help your organization reach peak performance! #leadership #highperformingteams #peakperformance #employeeengagement #dataanalytics #SummitLeadershipPartners

Last week, a few of our Charlotte team members had the pleasure of welcoming one of our newest Project Coordinators, Ciara Wright, to Summit! At Summit Leadership Partners, we believe strong teams are built through shared moments and meaningful collaboration. Whether we’re working together on important projects or simply enjoying a meal, we thrive on connection and support. We're thrilled to have Ciara on board and grateful for the time spent together. #welcometotheteam #joinourteam #teamculture #summitleadershippartners

Dan Hawkins, Founder & CEO of Summit Leadership Partners will be presenting at the upcoming Private Equity International’s (PEI) Operating Partners Forum in New York on October 22-23. This session titled “Progressive approaches to CEO assessment, onboarding and succession planning” will highlight different ways for optimizing the CEO and ensuring a successful partnership with PE investors. We are excited to be part of this conversation along with our panelist: - Hilda Lui, Head of Portfolio Human Capital, Advent International - Lane McDonald, Managing Director, OMERS Private Equity - Brian Slobodow, Operating Partner, HGGC - Margaretha (Margreet/Maggie) van de Griend, Managing Director, Portfolio Talent, Warburg Pincus LLC Make sure to register for the upcoming PEI conference and use our discount code OPNY24_SUMMIT at checkout to save 10%. We look forward to seeing you there. #PEI2024 #CEO #PrivateEquity #JoinUs #SummitLeadershipPartners

Did you know that leadership can account for up to 30% of a PE portfolio company’s market valuation? Strong, aligned executive teams drive operational success, innovation, and growth. At Summit Leadership Partners, we specialize in enhancing leadership performance to help you maximize portfolio value and unlock higher returns. By developing resilient leaders, we help you mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities faster. Contact us to learn how to ensure your executive leadership team is aligned, efficient, and ready to scale.   #PrivateEquity #Leadership #PortfolioGrowth #MarketValuation #SummitLeadershipPartners