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Why Interim & On-Demand Leaders have become a Value-Creation Tool in Private Equity
Longer hold periods, tougher exits and greater pressure to create value are changing the role of Interim & On-Demand leaders in private equity. Alex Jillions explores why experienced operators are increasingly brought in not simply to cover a gap, but to solve specific problems, accelerate execution and help portfolio companies reach critical value inflection points.
Inflexion’s Tom Pemberton: Backing the founder, engineering the exit
Tom Pemberton, Head of Consumer at Inflexion, on how a chance meeting at a conference turned into a four-year courtship, a four-year hold, and a Real Deals Deal of the Year exit to L'Oréal. In conversation with Jack Lane, Managing Director at Finatal.
What’s Really Holding Deals Back? Notes from the Mergermarket UK Forum
Nick Hague shares the key themes shaping UK dealmaking after the Mergermarket UK Forum, from valuation gaps and carve-outs to AI and leadership.
What sits behind Large-Cap House of the Year? A conversation with Hg’s Chris Fielding
When Hg was named Large-Cap House of the Year at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards earlier this year, the announcement felt more like confirmation than surprise. The award recognised a period of major fundraising success, continued deal activity and significant exits – achievements that stand out in a market where many firms have found liquidity harder to come by.
M&A and Corporate Development Professionals Remuneration Report 2026
Our 2026 Investment Professionals Remuneration Report delivers a detailed view of compensation trends across private capital markets in the UK and Europe. Drawing on data from a broad cross-section of investment firms and professionals, this year’s report captures a market that is stabilising, with renewed momentum following a period of recalibration.
Why the CFO Is the Most Exposed Seat in a Private Equity-Backed Company
In North American PE-backed companies, CFO hiring has become a value-creation decision. Finatal's SVP, North America, Monika Dowal, explains why the CFO sits at the center of performance, cash and credibility — and why context is often the difference between a good CFO hire and a great one.