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Private Equity Headhunters

We connect private equity and venture capital firms, alongside their portfolio companies, with senior marketing and commercial leaders who deliver growth, value creation, and competitive advantage.

How we help our clients

We partner with private equity, portfolio companies, and investor-backed businesses to recruit senior permanent or fractional marketing, growth, and commercial leaders.

 

Our team leverages sector insights, industry-leading events, and networks to source candidates who excel in high-pressure, fast-moving environments, making us trusted specialists in executive search.

 

How we help our clients

Roles we support

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Chief Growth Officer (CGO)
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Commercial Director
Chief Product Officer
Why work with us?

Why work with us?

Our PE headhunters understand the speed, discretion, and precision required in this sector. We combine deep industry expertise with a global network to identify leaders who can drive portfolio performance, build brand presence, and create commercial impact across multiple investments.

 

What makes us different?

  • Specialist headhunters with deep expertise across private capital.
  • Access to global networks of senior marketing and commercial leaders.
  • Research-led process delivering the best-fit candidates efficiently.
  • Flexible solutions including permanent, interim, and fractional appointments.

 

Executive Search
Professional Recruitment
Interim Management
Fractional and Independent Consulting
What makes us different?

Awards and accreditations

Related case studies, insights and events

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Our private equity & venture capital specialists

Our specialists combine deep sector knowledge with global networks to identify marketing and commercial leaders who drive value creation in high-performance environments.

Simon Bassett

Simon Bassett

Chief Executive Officer

Emma Morrison

Emma Morrison

Director - Interim & Growth Partners

Lottie Brownlow

Lottie Brownlow

Head of North America

Kalen Ockenden

Kalen Ockenden

Head of Client Success

John Brown

John Brown

Senior Research Associate

FAQs

 

 

What makes your private equity executive search unique?

We solely specialise in senior marketing, commercial, revenue operations and growth roles across private capital, with a strong understanding of the speed, discretion and performance focus needed to find the right hire at the right time. 

 

Do you work with both private equity and venture capital firms?

Yes, we support private equity, venture capital firms, family offices as well as their portfolio companies globally to build the marketing and commercial teams they need to succeed. 

 

How do you find candidates who are right for a fast-paced investor-backed environment?

We combine proactive search, industry networks, and market intelligence to identify leaders who thrive in high-growth, high-pressure settings. We have built great relationships with some of the world’s leading private equity firms, and have developed a deep understanding of what they need from their leadership talent.

 

Is confidentiality a key consideration in your search process?

Absolutely. All searches are conducted discreetly, respecting sensitive information for both clients and candidates.

 

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Your partner in growth

At tml Partners, we connect leading marketing and commercial talent with world-leading companies. Whether you’re looking to fill a senior role or find your next career challenge, we’re here to help you achieve your ambitions.

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Other industries

Other industries

Beyond Private Capital, tml Partners operates across financial services, technology, consumer markets, professional services, B2B, and sports & entertainment, providing a broad spectrum of marketing and commercial executive search expertise.

 

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98 days ago

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100 days ago

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111 days ago

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170 days ago

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Scott Thomson

244 days ago

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244 days ago

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244 days ago

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Gregor Ridley

244 days ago

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244 days ago

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275 days ago

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275 days ago

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275 days ago

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303 days ago

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303 days ago

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Roger Evans

303 days ago

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Jema Avedian

365 days ago

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