Strengthening Leadership and Strategy Pre-Acquisition
Before an acquisition, we equip PE firms with deep market intelligence to assess leadership teams, identify functional gaps, and align talent with investment goals. Through executive market mapping, compensation benchmarking, and board recruitment, we ensure firms have a clear picture of the talent landscape before they commit. Our insights help investors understand where leadership upgrades may be needed and how to position the company for long-term success.
Beyond leadership assessment, we proactively connect firms with high-impact executives and advisors who can add immediate value. Whether it’s recruiting board members with SaaS scaling expertise, identifying operational leaders to drive post-close execution, or benchmarking compensation for key roles, our pre-deal services help PE firms make informed decisions and maximize the potential of their acquisitions.
“The team at Lancer was great. They had a deep understanding of the company and the role required by the CFO. They moved the process along quickly and efficiently.”
We've partnered with over 40 PE firms and placed over 1,200 SaaS and Technology leaders
Our search team operates out of New York, San Diego, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur to identify global talent
We have over 2 decades of experience supporting top PE-backed companies
Our small, agile team has a 20% shorter average placement time than larger firms
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The Lancer Group delivers high caliber executives who drive superior returns, helping investors increase portfolio company ROI.