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🌟 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 - https://lnkd.in/er-N3Q6r We’re pleased to share the fourth blog post in our series, offering valuable insights into the critical role of execution in US market entry. Led by Bespoke CEO Eric Walczykowski, this series provides strategic guidance for European #software or #SaaS companies aiming for successful international expansion. This week, Eric explores the importance of seamless execution, from strategy development to tactical operations, including localized marketing, sales initiatives, and customer engagement programs. A leader’s ability to integrate strategic vision, operational expertise, and cultural adaptability will be the cornerstone of a thriving US presence. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/er-N3Q6r Explore our US Country Leaders initiative here: https://lnkd.in/ejQBrQPH #ExecutiveSearch

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠&𝗔 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗖𝗙𝗢𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀. The role of the #CFO is evolving, particularly in PE-backed firms. In a recent Tailored Talent interview, Bespoke CEO Eric Walczykowski and Nick Donlan, Partner in Bespoke’s Finance practice, explore how CFOs are focusing on more than just financial reporting. Dive into their discussion to learn more about the latest trends and what’s ahead for CFOs in 2025: https://lnkd.in/ehz3Uffn #ExecutiveSearch #PrivateEquity

𝗖𝗠𝗢𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆—𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁? On Tailored Talent, Eric Walczykowski, CEO of Bespoke Partners, will be speaking with Ryan Bonner, Partner and Head of Bespoke's #CMO Practice, and Chelsea Mansfield, Director in the #GTM practice, about today’s CMO demand. Discover how strategic marketing hires can drive sustainable growth for private equity-backed companies. 🎟️ Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/e8P8c8U5 #DemandGeneration #ExecutiveSearch #PrivateEquity

Our Go-to-Market Practice, CEO Practice, and Private Equity Partnerships teams were thrilled to co-sponsor the Women in Revenue Happy Hour in Austin last week! The event brought together an incredible community of women dedicated to advancing their careers in sales, marketing, customer success, and revenue operations. With over 7,500 members, Women in Revenue is fostering mentorship, networking, and coaching to empower women in revenue-generating roles. A special thanks to Tess Fischer, Alexandra B., Chelsea Mansfield, Loreal Shea, Ellyn Baumgardner and Ana Fokas for representing Bespoke Partners and contributing to the inspiring conversations. And a big thank you to both Lauren Shleifer Goldstein from Winning by Design for partnering with our team, and Sarah Squires from Women in Revenue for organizing such a fantastic event! As the influence of women in #revenue #leadership continues to grow, events like these are key to driving meaningful progress in diverse leadership representation. #BespokePartners #PrivateEquity #Austin #ExecutiveSearch #Software #SaaS #Sales

We’re excited to welcome Isaac Tessier to the team as Strategy Associate! Based in Minneapolis, MN, Isaac brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles, including Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst, Valuations Associate, and Equity Analyst. His expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, market research, and valuation services will add a strategic edge to our marketing efforts as we continue to grow and expand. Welcome to the team, Isaac! Discover more about Isaac and connect with our talented team at https://lnkd.in/eQjr3C7H #executivesearch #privateequity #leadershipdevelopment

𝗖𝗙𝗢𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. Bespoke Partners CEO Eric Walczykowski sat down with Nick Donlan, Partner in Bespoke’s Finance practice, to discuss the trends CFOs are facing. With extended hold periods and a challenging deal flow, CFOs are becoming strategic partners in growth, M&A, and beyond. Learn how top-tier CFOs are positioning themselves for success: https://lnkd.in/ehz3Uffn #CFO #Finance #ExecutiveSearch

Marking another exciting milestone, we're excited to announce Greg Doran as the new Chief Financial Officer at WorkWave! A big thank you to EQT Group for spotting Greg's incredible talent and placing their trust in Bespoke's Finance Practice team to navigate the search. A special nod to Katelyn Quaresma, Erin McElfresh, Mai Viseschindavat for their unwavering commitment and exceptional work in finding the right talent for this crucial role. Congratulations, Greg! We're all looking forward to witnessing the remarkable heights you'll achieve. #executivesearch #privateequity #leadershipdevelopment https://lnkd.in/e2e8uCh2

We're delighted to congratulate Tiffany Mills as the new Chief Human Resources Officer of Incident IQ, a move that's buzzing with anticipation and excitement for the future. A big congratulations to Cove Hill Partners for recognizing Tiffany's exceptional talent and trusting Bespoke's People & Talent Practice team to lead the candidate search process journey. Special acknowledgment to Alexandra B., Mike Pizarek, and Leeta Gupta for successfully closing this executive search in an accelerated 56 days! Here's to Tiffany—wishing you an extraordinary and successful journey ahead! #executivesearch #privateequity #leadershipdevelopment https://lnkd.in/eC5d5Mme

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀. That’s why, as Bespoke CEO Eric Walczykowski explains in Part Four of the Recruiting Best Practices Series, back-channeling is essential. These in-depth checks reveal how a candidate really operates, ensuring their #leadership and cultural ethos align with the company's needs. It’s not about just trusting what’s on paper—it’s about validating their fit through thorough, often candid conversations. Read more about how back-channeling can make all the difference in executive placements: https://lnkd.in/exfYq23K #ExecutiveSearch #PrivateEquity

𝗔𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁—𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. In the latest Tailored Talent episode, CEO Eric Walczykowski sits down with Chief People Officer Julie Catalano GPHR to discuss how Bespoke’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP) fuels both personal and professional growth. Together, they reveal how this approach drives extraordinary results across the team. Discover actionable insights on empowering your workforce: https://lnkd.in/escrUvjp To learn more about job opportunities with Bespoke Partners please visit: https://lnkd.in/gcTfnZvr #EmployeeSuccess #LeadershipInsights #EVP