How to Select a Private Equity Portfolio Company Board

In addition to his work within private equity companies, and his experience as a portfolio company CEO, PDA member Tate Pursell has also served as an independent director on portfolio company boards. He says not all private equity companies are created equal. Here are his suggestions for directors seeking a good fit.

Learning Objectives:

• Read the dynamic of the board and pinpoint how and where differences in objectives and strategic misalignments can arise, outlining the value of the objective role of independent directors.
• Recognize the resilience, character and interpersonal skills necessary to survive and succeed in a portfolio company boardroom.