A private equity firm acquired a corporate carve-out with $100M in revenue but no infrastructure, leadership team, or operational systems. With the right executive in place, the company scaled into a market leader and achieved a strategic acquisition by a global investment firm.

Leadership Placement That Transformed a Carve-Out

Position Needed: Chief Human Resources Officer

The newly acquired carve-out needed a CHRO with deep private equity expertise to:

Establish the HR and operational infrastructure from the ground up
Develop a leadership strategy to attract and retain top talent
Align organizational structure with private equity growth and exit objectives

The Challenge

The private equity firm acquired a business that had revenue but lacked the foundational elements to function independently. The company:

Had no HR function, leadership team, or culture strategy
Lacked scalable processes to support long-term growth
Needed to build its infrastructure while ensuring investor alignment

Without strong leadership, the carve-out risked stalled growth and operational inefficiencies that could delay an eventual exit.

How Thrive Resources Helped

We placed a Chief Human Resources Officer with a proven track record in PE-backed carve-outs and high-growth transformations. The executive:

Designed and implemented HR, leadership, and cultural frameworks to support rapid growth
Built scalable operational processes to ensure long-term success
Created a leadership team aligned with private equity objectives to drive valuation

By securing an executive who understood private equity expectations, the company transitioned from an unstable carve-out to a fully developed business.

The Results

Within a few years, the company:

Transitioned from a fragmented carve-out to a market leader
Built a high-performing leadership team that sustained growth
Achieved a strategic acquisition by a global investment firm, delivering significant returns

The CHRO remained in place through the transition, ensuring leadership continuity post-exit.