Data, AI, and Leadership: What PE CFOs Are Doing Right Now
Key highlights of our discussion points covered at our PE CFO Roundtable in New York City, June 2026
Challenges & Opportunities for Human Capital Operating Partners
Key highlights of our discussion points covered at our PE HR/TA Roundtable in New York City, May 2026
Private Equity Talent Market Update (1Q 2026)
Discover Q1’s shift toward AI-ready operators, strategies for navigating the CFO shortage, and our latest brief on notable executive appointments (CCO/COO, CFO, Operating Partner, HR/Talent, IR/BD)
Private Equity Talent Market Update (4Q 2025)
The end of the last quarter saw a steady rise in hiring plans for Q1 '26, and companies are quickly implementing AI for internal operations. We've also tracked notable market movers (CFO, Operating Partner, HR/Talent, IR/BD) and other key trends.
How PE CFOs Are Thinking About and Using AI
Key highlights of our discussion points covered at our PE CFO Roundtable in New York City, October 2025
Private Equity Talent Market Update (3Q 2025)
We've tracked notable market movers (CFO, Operating Partner, HR/Talent, IR/BD) and highlighted a few key trends in our latest update. Learn where dynamic PE talent is currently most needed.
Private Equity Talent Market Update (2Q 2025)
Our report highlights significant market moves, our successful executive placements, and key takeaways from industry conferences. It shows a PE talent market characterized by economic uncertainty, deal slowdowns, and a pronounced shift toward operational excellence and new capital sources.
2024 PE CFO Function Analysis & Compensation Report
Spire Search Partners has released its 2024/2025 Private Equity CFO Function Analysis, a comprehensive competitor mapping and compensation data report analyzing 20 leading private equity firms in the $1B-$5B AUM range.
Onboarding Your Next Hire: A Playbook for Optimizing Success
Learn how to onboard your next hire with our playbook for success.
PE/VC CFO Talent Market Update (1H 2023)
We have observed some interesting trends in the market, with companies facing the risk of losing talent as they transition back to in-person office work and an increasing number of CFOs seeking non-traditional accounting expertise. What developments have you seen? With 60% of workers now back in the office five days a week, many companies [...]