Human Capital

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CEO Search for D2C Water Filtration Company

A software company that serves boutique wellness studios wanted to improve its payment processing strategy. With payments comprising 40 percent of its revenue, the company needed a consultant with deep payments expertise to conduct a thorough assessment, optimize processor arrangements, and manage...
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Senior Advisor for Roll-Up of Gas Stations, Convenience Stores

An East Coast real estate investment firm required external expertise to evaluate a retail transaction involving the roll-up strategy of approximately 100 gas station and convenience store locations. They sought a seasoned advisor to provide high-level analysis, identify potential red flags and...
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Search for CFO To Lead Funeral Home Expansion

A lower-middle market PE firm needed to initiate a search for a new CFO for its portfolio company in the retail sector, focusing on funeral home and cremation services. This was prompted by the departure of the current CFO to a role with a larger company, leaving a gap in strategic financial...
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Enhancing M&A, Financial Operations in Healthcare with Strategic Staffing

A private-equity owned healthcare services provider, specializing in traumatic brain injury care, was gearing up for an eventual sale. They required highly skilled junior finance and accounting talent on a short-term or project basis to handle active M&A activities and internal projects, balancing...
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Human Capital, Case Study, Value Creation, PE-Backed Companies

Strategic Executive Search for SaaS Sales Leadership

A SaaS company, focused on local and municipal government solutions, needed a chief revenue officer to enhance its sales function and spearhead geographical and product expansion. Service Area: Human Capital – Recruiting Client Type: Upper-Middle Market PE Firm Service Provider Type: Executive...
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Interim CFO To Revolutionize Financial Forecasting for Construction Portco

Service Area: Human Capital Client Type: Construction Services Portfolio Company Service Provider Type: Interim CFO Industry: Construction and Engineering The Need Advanced Financial Forecasting for Strategic Growth A leading construction services portfolio company needed a sophisticated 13-week...
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Human Capital, Case Study, Value Creation, PE-Backed Companies

Transformative Leader for Consumer Products Revitalization

A West Coast company, specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of proprietary consumer products, found itself at a crossroads. With a diverse product portfolio distributed across multiple countries, the company sought a transformative leadership change to navigate operational and...
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Diversifying Talent in a Digital-First Consumer Products Startup

A consumer products startup, operating as a portfolio company of a lower-middle market PE firm, was on a mission to enhance its team with diverse talents. Roles in digital marketing, design/creative, product development and people/operations were open, requiring a recruiting firm that understood...
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Culture-Oriented VP of Human Resources for Financial Services Portco

A leading financial services company was on the lookout for a VP of HR. With a strong presence across dozens of locations, the company had been experiencing rapid growth, boasting a revenue in the tens of millions of dollars. Its unique service offering, assisting financial advisors in setting up...
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Interim CFO with Expertise in Commodities, Hedging for Manufacturing PortCo

The CFO was leaving a B2B food ingredients portfolio company. The business, with significant operations in commodities and hedging, needed an interim CFO who could navigate the complexities of their financial landscape. This included managing large-scale hedging operations, understanding the impact...
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Human Capital, Case Study, PE Firms, Value Creation

Chief Medical Officer Search for Healthcare Services Firm

A private equity firm reached out to BluWave in need of a chief medical officer (CMO) for one of its portfolio companies in the healthcare services sector. The ideal candidate would not only possess the typical expertise of a CMO in healthcare practice and management but also have a deep...
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Human Capital, Case Study, PE Firms, Value Creation

Maintaining Rapid Healthcare Services Growth with Specialized CFO

A private equity firm specializing in mid-market investments and family office collaboration approached BluWave with a unique requirement. They were searching for a chief financial officer for one of their portfolio companies in the healthcare services sector. This healthcare firm had experienced...
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