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Cook Associates, Inc. is a retained Executive Search and M&A Advisory Services firm. Our core business is creating value at the intersection where talent and opportunity connect, and we are uniquely positioned to help our clients capitalize on the brightest talent and best performing companies in the marketplace. Our client base ranges from multinational corporations to early stage entrepreneurial companies, private equity and venture capital firms. Brand name clients include American Express, The Blackstone Group, Canon, GTCR, Juniper Networks, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Levi Strauss & Co., Pitney Bowes, and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. 


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Inside the World of Private Equity

Thursday, Nov 4th, the Financial Executives Club of Chicago will be hosting a panel titled “Inside the World of Private Equity.”  The goal of the panel is to help lift the veil of secrecy that surrounds the private equity world and provide insights on the expectations of CFO’s for private equity back firms.  The panel will consist of private equity leaders from the following firms: 

  • Paul Carbone, Director, Baird Private Equity
  • Mary Kier, CEO Executive Search, Cook Associates
  • Chris Averill, Director, Lake Capital
  • Doug Fumagalli, Principal, Valor Equity Partners
  • Jonathan Lieman, Senior Vice President, Pfingston Partners 

The panel will provide insights on the following discussion points: 

  • How are the responsibilities of a CFO in a private equity backed firm different than either public or owner/operator?
  • What skills make some CFOs more successful in PE backed firms?
  • What is the PE firm looking for the portfolio company CFO to provide? 
  • What are best practices in dealing with a PE firm for increased success?
  • What is the typical compensation package for CFO’s?
  • What are the soft skills required to be a successful CFO?

If you have additional questions you would like to ask the panel please forward to the FEI Chicago Chapter office (feichi@aol.com).  This special event will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile (505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL).  This panel event and all  Career Management breakfast workshops are open to all chapter members.  Workshops are held on the first Thursday of every month.  Registration begins at 7:15 am, and the panel starts at 7:45 am. Please come early to network!