Why Private Equity Trusts BrainWorks to Build Value Through Talent

Key Insights 

• BrainWorks named to Hunt Scanlon’s PE Recruiting Power 100 list.  

• We specialize in identifying leaders who position PortCos for successful exits. 

• We’ve executed searches for PortCos in 25 industries, categories, and functions. 

BrainWorks has been named to Hunt Scanlon’s Private Equity Recruiting Power 100, a list recognizing the most prominent executive search firms serving the private equity sector. This distinction reinforces what our clients already know—we understand the demands of private equity, and we deliver talent that drives results.  

For many of our clients, talent isn’t a support function. It’s a critical lever in the value creation plan. That’s why we’ve built our business around delivering leaders who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact, align with your investment theses, and help position your portfolio companies for returns that meet or exceed targets. 

 Talent is Strategy 

We don’t believe that talent supports strategy. Talent is the strategy. The executives you bring in are the ones who will build infrastructure, accelerate growth, and ultimately define valuation at exit.  

We’ve executed searches across key leadership functions—CEO, CFO, Commercial, Operations, and beyond—for portfolio companies in 25 industries, categories, and functions. Our team understands what matters to private equity: quality, speed, and results.  

When you partner with BrainWorks, we operate as an extension of your team in the marketplace. We represent your brand with credibility, speak your language, and ensure the leaders we bring to the table align with both your short-term operational needs and long-term investment theses.  

Your Talent Partner from Acquisition to Exit

At BrainWorks, we know that hiring is about building leadership that can take a company from the first day post-close through a successful exit. That requires more than functional expertise. It requires the ability to execute quickly and effectively and engage passive talent with a proven track record. That’s what we deliver. 

From initial investment and into the final transaction, BrainWorks delivers the kind of leadership that gets results. We’re selective and strategic in our approach because that’s what private equity demands.  

If you’re looking to build leadership that supports your investment strategy and positions your company for growth and exit, connect with BrainWorks today.