Value Creation Starts with Talent
We help Private Equity firms expedite their value creation journey by hiring executives at both the fund and portfolio company level. Our focus is on sourcing leaders with a proven history of driving EBITDA growth and delivering impactful results.
Uniting Talent and Strategy in Private Equity
With P&A's specialized expertise in transformative placements at the Fund-Level and Roo Partners' extensive experience in value creation placements at the Portco-Level, we’re your singular partner for executive search within the Private Equity landscape.
We serve your private equity firm and portfolio companies alike, delivering top talent across all levels — Partners to Principals, CEOs to VPs.
Maximizing Impact:
The Advantages of Our Merger
Access seamless, strategic executive search services, designed to escalate your firm’s performance and potential
Comprehensive Executive Search Solutions
Gain access to a wider pool of top-tier candidates for both strategic and operational roles, ensuring your firm's leadership is always a step ahead in the dynamic private equity market.
Focused Expertise in Private Equity
Deeply versed in the Private Equity landscape, we recognize that talent is the pivotal factor in transforming good firms into great ones. With our specialized expertise, your firm gains a competitive edge in navigating challenging markets and achieving exceptional results for both Limited and General Partners.
Expanded Global Network and Reach
By joining forces, Roo Partners and Press & Associates bring together their extensive global networks. This expansion means broader reach and access to a diverse pool of elite talent worldwide, enhancing your ability to find the perfect fit for your firm's goals.
Expanding Our Expertise
We leverage our considerable functional and industry expertise to deliver efficient and effective executive search solutions across a diverse range of industries.
Software
Expertly connecting visionary leaders in software and SaaS, driving technological innovation and market growth.
Health Tech
Specializing in executive placements that blend healthcare industry insights with cutting-edge tech expertise to revolutionize patient care
Healthcare Services
Uniting healthcare services with transformative leadership, focusing on patient outcomes and healthcare innovation.
Business Services
Delivering top-tier executive talent to enhance strategy and operations in the dynamic business services sector.
Consumer
Identifying consumer-focused executives adept at navigating evolving market trends and enhancing customer engagement.
Value Creation
Combining forces to place impactful leaders in private equity, amplifying value creation and strategic growth in portfolio companies.
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Steering the Future of Executive Search in Private Equity
Meet Doug Smith and Paul Press, the driving forces behind the merger. Their combined expertise and leadership are set to redefine executive search in private equity.
Doug Smith, Managing Partner at Roo Partners, leverages over a decade of expertise in healthcare recruitment and consulting. Renowned for his talent identification skills, Doug has a proven track record in assembling leadership teams across various industries, with a particular focus on digital health and managed healthcare. His experience includes pivotal roles such as Principal at a leading healthcare executive search firm and Director at a global professional services firm, where he specialized in strategic C-level searches and operational leadership. Doug is enthusiastic about the merger with Press & Associates, viewing it as an opportunity to blend complementary strengths and further elevate the executive search service for clients, especially within the Private Equity sector.
Paul Press, the Founder and Managing Partner of Press & Associates, has been a transformative figure in technology talent acquisition for Private Equity firms since 2016. With a rich background encompassing boutique and global talent acquisition firms, as well as in-house recruitment, Paul has been instrumental in securing key technology hires for Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies. He is excited about the merger with Roo Partners, seeing it as a strategic move to combine strengths and enhance the executive search experience for clients in the Private Equity sector.
Uniting Deep Industry Insights with Executive Search Excellence
Curious about the synergy between Roo Partners and Press & Associates? Connect with our team to learn how our merged capabilities can uniquely support your executive search needs.
