Acertitude Private Equity Practice makes 2025 Private Equity Recruiting Power 100 Ranking for Seventh Consecutive Year

NEW YORK (June 17, 2025) – Acertitude, the global executive search firm unleashing human potential, is proud to announce its inclusion in Hunt Scanlon’s Private Equity Power 100 ranking for the seventh consecutive year — a reflection of the trust placed in the firm by private equity clients worldwide.

“For Acertitude to be recognized once again in the Power 100 is validation of our team's commitment to delivering results for some of the most discerning and dynamic investors in the world,” said Kevin O’Neill, co-founder & managing partner, and co-leader of the firm’s global Private Equity practice. “This recognition spans borders — the result of a deeply collaborative effort across North America and EMEA. I’m incredibly proud of our team’s ownership mindset and relentless pursuit of excellence. As we continue to scale our impact, our focus remains on equipping private equity clients with leadership that accelerates value creation.”

Rick DeRose, fellow co-founder and managing partner, added: “To our clients, candidates, and our wonderful team members — thank you! Your loyalty and energy fuel the continued growth of our firm and the transformation of businesses, leadership, and lives. It’s a privilege to be on this amazing journey with you.”

Acertitude partners with many of the world’s leading private equity firms, delivering leadership solutions across the investment lifecycle — from due diligence to exit. The firm’s specialized team operates at the intersection of strategy and execution, recruiting high-impact executives for mid-cap and growth-oriented businesses, turnaround scenarios, and across asset classes including PE advisory, hedge funds, real estate investment trusts, and venture capital, with search expertise spanning Board and CEO, Financial & Corporate Officers, Commercial Officers, Operations Officers, Technology Officers, and more.

With a global presence anchored in New York and London, Acertitude has helped more than 150 investment firms elevate over 1,000 portfolio company leadership teams in just the last five years alone. The practice maintains a 92% retention rate within two years and a top-tier Net Promoter Score of +78 — a testament to the firm’s precision, care, and trusted partnerships.

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