Of product, market and people, which is most important to a business?  Since people also determine, develop and deploy product, we posit that it's people.  What does any great private equity firm prioritize in a growth strategy?  Also people.

If the odds present well that your internal HR team will have a wide network of proven executives for a key position in your organization, go with them - and save some expense while you do.

We are not of the belief that the best executive candidates come from a pool of applicants who replied to an advertisement. Great performers at great companies are treated very well because those companies keep their best people happy - not out looking for their next role.  If you need someone who knows these leaders, who can understand your company and culture and educate candidates on why they should consider you, even when they are beyond satisfied where they are, call us...