SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

Bespoke Partners, the largest retained executive search and leadership advisory service firm for software companies, today announced it is initiating coverage of the Marketing and Advertising Technology sector.

The move will provide clients with comprehensive talent market insights and curated access to leaders who can scale MarTech/AdTech firms or drive adoption of integrated Marketing technologies in other software and SaaS companies.

The heightened sector focus is a significant extension of Bespoke’s Private Equity Client Services Program, underscoring its dedication to influencing the leadership dynamics in key industry sectors.

Bespoke-placed leaders have transformed companies in every sub sector of Advertising and Marketing technology including Marketing Analytics, sales automation, CRM, Marketing Automation, SEO, Advertising content and more.

“We equip visionary organizations with leadership that embraces new technologies that will enhance competitiveness and capital-efficient growth,” said Eric Walczykowski, Bespoke CEO.

“For MarTech or AdTech portfolio companies poised for growth, our data-driven search process and market-best networks means we can consistently deliver executives who will execute the right strategies and generate substantial value.”

Adriana Brady, Senior Research Analyst tracking the MarTech/AdTech market for Bespoke, said,

“Marketing and Advertising technology has evolved drastically from its legacy origins, transforming marketing into a measured science. We excel in identifying executives at the forefront of the evolving nature of marketing and advertising at large, who possess a deep understanding of data analytics and emerging technologies.”

Bespoke provides the top private equity firms looking to scale AdTech and MarTech portfolio companies with access to executives with distinguished track records in growing market disruptor companies.

To date, Bespoke has over ten years of experience and 40+ placements in this vertical. Placements have spanned every executive function and Bespoke’s client NPS from this segment is a near perfect 9.5 out of 10.

In addition, the new sector coverage will highlight Bespoke’s leadership talent that can help established software and SaaS companies to adopt Marketing and Technology tools and processes to streamline operations and increase efficiencies while driving growth.

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About Bespoke Partners

Bespoke Partners is the largest firm focused exclusively on executive recruiting and leadership advisory services for software and SaaS companies in the United States.

Bespoke-placed executives have orchestrated exits and more than 425 acquisitions by their companies, totaling more than $135 billion in value.

The firm is the leadership talent partner of choice for public, private, private equity and venture backed software companies. Bespoke has recruited more than 1,000 top-performing leaders into private equity portfolio companies, including CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, CHROs, Board Members, Operating Partners, Vice Presidents and many more.

Bespoke’s unique, data-driven services complete searches in typically half the industry average time with a 95% placement success rate. The firm’s unique methodology identifies leaders who will accelerate growth and cuts the risk of C-suite mis-hiring.

Learn more at www.bespokepartners.com.

Contacts

Dominique Lombardo
dominique.lombardo@bespokepartners.com

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

Bespoke Partners, the largest retained executive search and leadership advisory service firm for software companies, today, released a new report focusing on key leadership trends in private equity backed software and SaaS companies, including compensation averages and exit readiness.

Available today, the Private Equity Talent Report 2024 Talent Market Update #1 analyzes trends in the executive talent market based on Bespoke’s work with hundreds of private equity backed software and SaaS portfolio companies and thousands of senior executives. The report captures a decade of learnings in executive placement and leadership advisory projects, providing crucial data to benchmark portfolio executive talent.

In reflecting on the 2024 outlook Eric Walczykowski, Bespoke’s Chief Executive Officer, said,

“Exits such as acquisitions and IPOs are critical components of the private equity lifecycle, and their importance will be heightened in the coming months. A successful exit strategy hinges on the performance and stability of the portfolio company, which in turn depends on the quality of its leadership. As deal flow increases, the demand for top-tier executives who can steer companies towards successful exits will escalate.”

The report is part of an ongoing series that will explore trends in the leadership talent market for private equity. This current edition covers:

• How current talent market dynamics have affected executive compensation in software and SaaS.
• How upleveling of executive teams is driving senior leadership turnover.
• How private equity firms are shaping leadership teams to increase the likelihood of a prospective exit, including acquisitions and IPOs.

Private equity professionals and portfolio company executives can get a complimentary copy here: www.bespokepartners.com/private-equity-talent-report/

Visit www.bespokepartners.com to learn more.

About Bespoke Partners

Bespoke Partners is the largest firm focused exclusively on executive recruiting and leadership advisory services for software and SaaS companies in the United States.

Bespoke-placed executives have orchestrated exits and more than 425 acquisitions by their companies, totaling more than $135 billion in value.

The firm is the leadership talent partner of choice for public, private, private equity and venture backed software companies. Bespoke has recruited more than 1,000 top-performing leaders into private equity portfolio companies, including CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, CHROs, Board Members, Operating Partners, Vice Presidents and many more.

Bespoke’s unique, data-driven services complete searches in typically half the industry average time with a 95% placement success rate. The firm’s unique methodology identifies leaders who will accelerate growth and cuts the risk of C-suite mis-hiring.

Learn more at www.bespokepartners.com.

Contacts

Dominique Lombardo
dominique.lombardo@bespokepartners.com

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

Bespoke Partners, the largest retained executive search and leadership advisory service firm for software companies, announced today it is initiating coverage of the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning sector.

The move will provide clients with talent market insight and curated access to leaders who can scale AI firms or drive adoption of AI technologies in other software and SaaS companies.

Bespoke has placed 54 senior executives with AI expertise, including leaders in AI technology companies as well as executives who are implementing AI in other SaaS and software companies. The heightened sector focus is a significant extension of Bespoke’s Private Equity Client Services Program, underscoring its dedication to influencing the leadership dynamics in key industry sectors.

“We provide forward-looking firms with leadership that is at the forefront of new technologies that will enhance competitiveness and capital-efficient growth,” said Eric Walczykowski, Bespoke CEO. “Whether your AI/ML company is ready to scale, or if you need executives adept at AI/ML applications, we can bring leaders who execute and create value.”

Lissa Nickell, Senior Research Analyst tracking the AI/ML market for Bespoke, said,

“Diving into AI and ML is more than just a trend for us. It’s about leading the evolution of leadership. We excel at identifying executives who not only understand AI and ML but are also capable of setting new industry benchmarks and driving our clients’ success.”

Bespoke provides the top private equity firms looking to scale AI/ML portfolio companies with access to executives with distinguished track records in growing market disruptor companies. To date, placements have spanned every executive function and Bespoke’s client NPS from this segment is a perfect 10 out of 10.

In addition, the new sector coverage will highlight Bespoke’s leadership talent that can help established software and SaaS companies to adopt AI tools and processes to streamline operations and increase efficiencies while driving growth.

For additional information on Bespoke Partners and the AI/ML sector coverage, please visit www.bespokepartners.com/AIandML

About Bespoke Partners

Bespoke Partners is the largest firm focused exclusively on executive recruiting and leadership advisory services for software and SaaS companies in the United States.

Bespoke-placed executives have orchestrated exits and more than 425 acquisitions by their companies, totaling more than $135 billion in value.

Bespoke is the leadership talent partner of choice for public, private, private equity and venture backed software companies. The firm has executed more than 1,000 leadership searches including CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, CHROs, Board Members, Operating Partners, and many more.

Bespoke’s unique, data-driven services complete searches in typically half the industry average time with a 95% placement success rate. The firm’s unique methodology identifies leaders who will accelerate growth and cuts the risk of C-suite mis-hiring.

Learn more at www.bespokepartners.com.

Contacts

Dominique Lombardo
dominique.lombardo@bespokepartners.com

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bespoke Partners, the largest retained executive search and leadership advisory service firm for software companies, today announced the opening of its New York office to enhance its tailored leadership recruiting services for clients in the Northeast.

“Our industry-leading recruiting and placement of executives who drive growth and create value is second to none,” said Eric Walczykowski, Chief Executive Officer of Bespoke.

“As we continue to grow our national presence, we’re raising our best-in-class service experience to a new level for our clients in the New York region.”

With a specialization in recruiting for private equity-backed companies, Bespoke gives clients visibility and curated access to the most comprehensive network of proven CEOs and senior leaders in finance, go-to-market, technology, and people and talent disciplines.

Bespoke has placed more than 1,000 transformational leaders in leading companies in every segment of software and SaaS. Bespoke-placed leaders include veterans in fintech,  cybersecurity, health tech, edtech, AI/ML, adtech and martech, retail and marketplaces, ecommerce and many more segments.

Headquartered in San Diego, Bespoke Partners also operates regional offices in Austin, Philadelphia and San Francisco, further demonstrating its commitment to national coverage and exceptional service in key business hubs.

The firm’s Private Equity Talent Benchmark Report has become an industry standard for talent trend analysis and benchmarking data, including the latest in executive compensation, executive team composition, and recruiting best practices. Request a complimentary copy here: Private Equity Talent Benchmark Report.

About Bespoke Partners

Bespoke Partners is the largest firm focused exclusively on executive recruiting and leadership advisory services for software and SaaS companies in the United States.

Bespoke is the leadership talent partner of choice for public, private, private equity and venture backed software companies. The firm has executed more than 1,000 leadership searches including CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, CHROs, Board Members, Operating Partners, and many more.

Bespoke’s unique, data-driven services complete searches in typically half the industry average time with a 95% placement success rate. The firm’s unique methodology identifies leaders who will accelerate growth and cuts the risk of C-suite mis-hiring.

Learn more at www.bespokepartners.com.

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bespoke Partners, the largest retained executive search and leadership advisory service firm for software companies, today announced an enhanced market specialization in executive recruiting for Growth Equity stage software and SaaS companies.

“Our enhanced focus on Growth Equity stage companies is a natural extension of that expertise. We understand the critical importance of profitable and efficient growth in today’s challenging markets. We empower our clients by connecting them with leaders who deliver on that strategic need.”

The initiative builds on Bespoke’s market-leading success in recruiting C-suite leaders who drive capital-efficient growth and achieve the investment thesis for private equity firm sponsors.

Bespoke has placed more than 300 leaders in Growth Equity stage software and SaaS companies over the last decade. The firm gives clients visibility and curated access to the most comprehensive network of proven CEOs and senior leaders in finance, go-to-market, technology, and people and talent disciplines.

“Bespoke Partners has always been at the forefront of executive search in the software and SaaS sector,” said Eric Walczykowski, CEO of Bespoke Partners. “Our enhanced focus on Growth Equity stage companies is a natural extension of that expertise. We understand the critical importance of profitable and efficient growth in today’s challenging markets. We empower our clients by connecting them with leaders who deliver on that strategic need.”

In addition to building out high-impact executive teams, Bespoke has partnered with growth stage private equity firm clients to orchestrate efficient founder transitions that position their companies to scale.

Bespoke-placed leaders have transformed companies in every segment of the software and SaaS ecosystem, including cybersecurity, fintech, edtech, health tech, marketplaces and retail, AI/ML, adtech and martech, and many more segments.

“Our approach is tailored to meet the unique leadership challenges faced by Growth Equity firms, including readying leadership teams to elevate their companies to the next level,” said Adam Boone, Bespoke’s Chief Marketing Officer. “A ‘grow at all costs’ strategy is not a viable approach to value creation in this space. Our data-driven search process and market-best network give us unique insight and access to executives who can grow both the top and bottom lines and create lasting value for sponsors.”

For more information about Bespoke Partners and its services, please visit www.bespokepartners.com.

About Bespoke Partners

Bespoke Partners is the largest firm focused exclusively on executive recruiting and leadership advisory services for software and SaaS companies in the United States.

Bespoke-placed executives have orchestrated exits and more than 425 acquisitions by their companies, totaling more than $130 billion in value.

The firm is the leadership talent partner of choice for public, private, private equity and venture backed software companies. Bespoke has recruited more than 1,000 top-performing leaders into private equity portfolio companies, including CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, CHROs, Board Members, Operating Partners, Vice Presidents and many more.

Bespoke’s unique, data-driven services complete searches in typically half the industry average time with a 95% placement success rate. The firm’s unique methodology identifies leaders who will accelerate growth and cuts the risk of C-suite mis-hiring.

Learn more at www.bespokepartners.com.

Contacts

Dominique Lombardo
dominique.lombardo@bespokepartners.com