PRIVATE EQUITY RECRUITERS
Private Equity
Recruiters
Minnesota Private Equity Recruiters
Empowering Private Equity Firms with Proven Leadership
At Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting, we specialize in connecting private equity firms—and the portfolio companies they invest in—with the executive leadership needed to accelerate growth, improve operational efficiency, and deliver results across the board.
Our Private Equity Executive Search team is built on decades of experience working with mid-market funds, investment groups, and PE-backed organizations across the country. Whether you’re seeking a turnaround CEO, operational integrator, or function-specific executive, we bring an unmatched understanding of the private equity landscape.
Some ROLES WE’VE PLACED IN PRIVATE EQUITY ENVIRONMENTS
Our team has successfully placed high-impact leaders in a wide range of roles, including:
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
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Senior Vice President of Operations
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Vice President of Corporate Compliance
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Vice President of Human Resources
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Compliance Officer
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Regional Vice President
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Market President
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Division Director
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LEADERS IN Private Equity Recruiting
Why Private Equity Firms Partner with Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting
Tailored Talent Strategies for PE-Owned Companies
We understand that talent in private equity must move fast, think strategically, and deliver measurable impact. That’s why we focus on leaders with a track record of driving EBITDA growth, streamlining operations, and aligning with aggressive value-creation timelines.
Strategic Advisors, Not Just Recruiters
Our partnerships go well beyond the immediate search. We work with PE firms and their portfolio companies to proactively plan for leadership succession, align talent strategy with organizational goals, and evaluate existing leadership capacity. From pre-acquisition planning to post-close integration, our team offers insights into compensation, executive coaching, retention, and organizational structure that support long-term performance across your portfolio.
Minnesota Roots, National Reach
While we’re proudly based in Minnesota, our network stretches coast to coast. We’ve partnered with private equity-owned companies across the country, boasting a strong track record of success in the Midwest’s thriving private equity ecosystem.
Meet the Team
Steve Yakesh
President, Executive Search
Scott Peterson
Vice President, Executive Search
Joe Reardon
Vice President, Executive Search
Matt Anderson
Vice President, Healthcare Leadership
Lindsay Elsner
Director, Healthcare Leadership
Bryan Vos
Director, Executive Search
Tanea Mahanna
Executive Engagement Specialist
PEOPLE, TEAMS, SYSTEMS, SUCCESS
Recent Private Equity Placements
Chief Executive Officer
$1.6 billion industry leading manufacturing co-op
President
$60 million manufacturing and national distribution company
Chief Operating Officer
$20 million high tech manufacturer
VP of New Product Development
$250 million manufacturer and global distribution company
VP of Marketing
$400 million privately-held national retail company
VP of Sales and Marketing
$20 million, Private Equity owned SaaS organization
Additional Private Equity Roles We Fill:
- Executive Director
- Operations Leadership
- Board of Directors
- Various Other Leadership Roles
Don’t take our word for it
“While other search firms throw a bunch of resumes at you, Matt spent time truly understanding our company’s needs and only brought forth the most qualified candidates. In less than 4 weeks, we had our candidate selected, and were able to successfully move forward as an organization.”
Let’s find your people, together.
People are more than their education. They’re more than past experience. They do more than meet salary requirements. People invent, propel, unearth and build. They transform teams, markets, industries, and bottom lines to take you from good to great, zero to one, in months versus years. People open greater potential—potential that can’t be reached by relying on a resume alone. We’re here to help fill your human potential and build your human capacity. Let’s find your people together. Let’s make the best possible.