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Seven Attributes Top Executives Are Looking For in Board Placements
Investment firms that want top talent, particularly those looking to diversify their boards, need to be strategic in engaging with prospective candidates. Victoria Lakers, Partner at The Lancer Group, discussed “Seven Attributes Top Executives Are Looking For In Board Placements” for Forbes Business Council. Her
Lancer Group 2020 Year In Review
2020 was a uniquely challenging year for many industries, requiring companies to re-envision their business models in the face of unprecedented uncertainty and volatility in the market, workforce, and global trade. Succeeding despite last year's disruptions, Lancer Group is proud to have continued providing
Lancer Group Presents: The Value Creation “Troika”
With an expected $330 billion to the $1 trillion in dry powder currently available, PitchBook's US Private Equity Outlook predicts that 2021 will be a record year for fundraising. Competition for recurring revenue business models like SaaS will continue to drive-up valuations. PitchBook expects 20% of buyouts will be priced above
Attracting the Top Diverse Talent
Lancer partner Victoria Lakers contributed a feature article for Forbes, "How To Attract Top Diverse Talent For Private Equity-Backed Companies," providing guidance for private equity firms looking to hire diverse executives or board members for their portfolio companies: There are significant rewards for forward-thinking
Lancer Group places Patti Newcomer as CMO and Rob Patrick as CSO of FMGSuite
FMG Suite is a marketing and advertising company that provides content marketing system and solutions. San Diego, CA – Lancer Group places Patti Newcomer as Chief Marketing Officer and Rob Patrick as Chief Sales Officer of FMG Suite, a SaaS company specializing in marketing
The Lancer Group Announces The First Annual “Top 25 Women In PE-Backed Software Companies”
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 -- The Lancer Group, an executive search firm for private equity-backed software companies, is proud to announce the first annual list "Top 25 Women in PE-Backed Software Companies". The list highlights the accomplishments of successful executives leading high–performing and fast–growing
Diversity and Inclusion Drive Value
Diverse companies have 19% higher revenue, and are 70% more likely to capture new markets. Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion within organizations is more than just the right ethical decision, it is one of the best business decisions a company can make. Qualified
SPACs: The New IPO
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs, have seen their popularity skyrocket in 2020 as an alternative to conventional IPOs during this period of volatility in the markets. The record-breaking number of SPAC transactions has motivated some of the world’s premiere private equity firms