LONDON (15 July 2025) – Acertitude, the global executive search firm unleashing human potential, is thrilled to announce that it has been named among Hunt Scanlon’s list of Top 50 most impactful executive search firms serving the private equity sector in London.

“This recognition is a testament to the trust our clients place in us and the united ambition of our global team,” said Guy Barnes, managing partner at Acertitude, who leads the firm’s Professional & Business Services Practice. “It speaks to the strength of our cross- collaboration and the care we take in shaping leadership teams that drive exceptional value creation. Our focus remains on scaling tailored talent solutions for private equity clients across the UK and beyond.”

Acertitude has forged enduring partnerships with many of the world’s foremost private equity firms, supporting their deal teams, operating partners, and portfolio leaders. The firm’s dedicated PE practice specialises in executive appointments for growth businesses, complex turnaround and restructuring environments, as well as PE advisory firms.

Based in London and continuing to grow since its launch in 2020, the Private Equity team brings a sharp sector focus and collaborative ethos. The team’s leadership includes:

Alexandra Ghashghai, Partner - Industrial, Infrastructure, Private Markets

Tim Cook, Partner – Office of the CIO, Cybersecurity

Oliver Staple, Partner – Corporate Officers, Professional & Business Services

Eliza Baker, Partner - Consumer, Retail, Healthcare, Education

“Our growth in Europe has been fueled by our relentless drive to exceed client expectations and our ability to harness global expertise,” said Alexandra Ghashghai, partner. “We are proud of the trusted partnerships we’ve built and grateful to our clients for allowing us to play a role in shaping the future of their portfolio companies.”

Worldwide, Acertitude has supported more than 150 investors in transforming over 1,000 portfolio company leadership teams, all while maintaining a 92% executive retention rate within the first two years and a market-leading Net Promoter Score of +78. The private equity practice continues to deepen its client partnerships across all major markets from its international hubs in London and New York.

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