Mary, let's talk about who runs portfolio ops at ICV Partners

Lower middle-market private equity firms are increasingly shifting from financial engineering toward hands-on operational improvements to drive exit multiples. At ICV Partners, this focus on strengthening portfolio companies across North America requires a sophisticated approach to human capital that goes beyond traditional C-suite roles. 

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We are seeing a significant tightening in the market for experienced Operating Partners and Heads of Portfolio Operations who can execute value-creation plans within business services and industrials. As firms refine their internal structures, aligning compensation benchmarks for these specialized talent roles has become a critical factor in attracting operators with proven PE-backed track records. 

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If you are currently evaluating your talent strategy for the portfolio operations team, I am happy to share what we are seeing across the market. Let me know if it is worth finding twenty minutes to chat through your hiring plans.