Case Study

Sourcing Governance Expertise for a Post-Acquisition Manufacturer

A board-ready financial expert to strengthen a portfolio company's oversight

Overview

GLG sourced and placed an Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair with the manufacturing expertise and governance credibility a mid-market PE fund needed following the acquisition of an architectural décor manufacturer.

Why GLG

Rigorous, Stakeholder-Driven Process

Because both the deal team and portfolio company leadership needed to sign off, GLG built an interview process that could satisfy two different sets of stakeholders — without slowing the search down.

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A Shortlist of Heavyweights

The role called for a rare combination — manufacturing expertise, large-scale e-commerce experience, and board governance history. GLG narrowed its search specifically around candidates who met these requirements.

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CHALLENGE

Following the acquisition of an architectural décor manufacturer, a mid-market PE fund's talent team needed a current or former CFO to serve as an Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair. The role required a rare blend of manufacturing sector expertise, experience with large-scale e-commerce/wholesale revenue streams, and prior board governance experience.

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THE GLG APPROACH

GLG sourced 10+ highly qualified candidates with specific Audit Committee experience and managed a rigorous interview process involving key stakeholders across the deal team and portfolio company management.

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OUTCOME

By providing a vetted list of qualified candidates, GLG enabled the firm to place an Audit Committee Chair who possessed the immediate credibility and manufacturing-specific financial oversight required for the new acquisition.

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