The Transition from CEO to Chairman in Private Equity


Executives making the transition to the role of chairman must undergo the change of mindset that comes with learning how to influence. Chairmen of PE-backed boards, however, are required to be a little more hands-on, balancing, as they must, the whims of the financial sponsor with those of the CEO and management team.

This article examines what those considering the switch need to address, supported by comments from Paul Brennan, Hazel Cameron, Robert Drummond, David HardingKelvin Harrison, Mike McTighe and Steve Richards.

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Contributors
David Harding
Chairman
Kelda Technology
Hazel Cameron
Private Equity Advisor
Bridges Ventures
Kelvin Harrison
Chairman
Location Sciences Group plc
Mike McTighe
Non-executive Chair
IG Group Plc
Paul Brennan
Chairman
OnApp
Robert Drummond
Chairman & Non-executive Director
North East Finance
Steve Richards
Chairman
QualitySolictors


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