Post by Real Deals

Execution drives value and leadership determines execution. Private equity returns increasingly depend on operational delivery. Yet too often, leadership teams are expected to manage the complexity of ambitious value creation plans without being properly assessed. Research shows that around 70% of portfolio company CEOs are replaced during PE ownership and the most successful deals address leadership gaps early. In association with VALPEO, this article explores how execution drag appears and what GPs can do to reduce it. Execution drag often shows up as: • Bandwidth traps • Structural friction • Cultural splintering Learn what these mean for portfolio performance and how GPs can reduce execution risk. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4tf5YP2 #privateequity #valuecreation #leadership #operationalexcellence