Private equity firms have spent decades proving they can create value through financial discipline and operating rigor. However, in a market where value creation plans are increasingly demanding and hold periods can be disrupted by avoidable talent mistakes, talent strategy deserves the same level of attention as pricing, procurement, and execution. After all, talent risk is value risk.
Beyond EBITDA: Talent diligence as a core driver of value
May 26, 2026 / 5 min read
In Private Equity Professional, Partner Stan Hannah explores why human capital diligence is becoming central to private equity value creation.
