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Having been the Chief of Staff to 3 portfolio company CIOs, the private equity CIO was a key player of our transformation efforts. As this article describes, the PE CIO is involved in the technology roadmap and decisions and how those impact the overall operational effectiveness of the portfolio company. They also bring the advantage of the insights and learnings of sister portfolio companies and the weight of the combination of those companies at the PE firm level to drive desired outcomes with external partners and vendors. #chiefofstaff #PrivateEquity

As a former CIO at a PE-owned firm, I can attest to the evolution of this role, aligning with Joe Gross's observations. CIOs are now pivotal in shaping tech strategies, managing risks, and driving operational efficiency across the entire organization. During my tenure, leveraging automation, analytics, and IoT significantly transformed our operations. Robust cybersecurity measures and strategic vendor management ensured our firm's resilience. This experience underscored the CIO's critical role in fostering innovation, enabling data-driven decision-making, and ultimately contributing to value creation in the PE ecosystem. #PrivateEquityCIO #TechLeadership #Innovation #PrivateEquity #CIO #cybersecurity #M&A #transformation #CTO #CDO #ChiefInformationOfficer #ChiefTechnologyOfficer #ChiefDigitalOfficer #IoT #automation #analytics #PE #VC #venturecapital #technology

Excellent article that clearly outlines the various aspects of the CIO job, its significance, and how it’s evolving! Well written and insightful. #CIO #ITLeadership

The role of technology leaders continues to evolve and increase in value, particularly in the PE space, where their expertise extends beyond basic automation and system implementations. Their strategic vision is crucial for assessing deals, driving growth, reducing costs, optimizing processes and maintaining competitiveness. #Leadership #Talent #privateequity #technologyleaders #CIOs

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The value creation outperformance of private equity-backed companies relative to their public company peers is well documented. It comes as no surprise that PE firms, given their greater emphasis on value creation, are more willing to bring in outside talent and fresh perspectives to boost growth and earnings, especially in situations where company performance has been stagnant. Private Equity firms tend to bring more of an “activist” mentality to portfolio companies, whereas too many underperforming public companies seemingly need that activist push to act to address underperforming leadership. #privateequity #valuecreation #outperformance

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Very thought-provoking article on the value created by private equity firms through top leadership changes compared to public companies' reliance on internal succession. What are your thoughts? #leadership #privateequity #publiccompanies

To drive peak performance in Private Equity owned companies, fostering exceptional PE CEOs is paramount. Without strong leadership capabilities tailored to PE's unique dynamics, sustained operational improvements are at risk. Private Equity CEOs confront distinct challenges within their multifaceted roles. The autonomy in decision-making, emphasis on EBITDA, and #governance dynamics differ significantly from other business realms. Achieving CEO alpha requires capabilities beyond traditional #leadership traits.   Duke & Kay and Valtus Alliance are a dynamic and extensive network of experts. A community that thrives on innovation and excellence able to support companies in performing successful #transformations. #executiveinterimmanagement https://lnkd.in/dVJ-VvR3

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