Appointing leadership that drives value across the investment lifecycle.
Specialist, intelligent, and built for today’s pace, we connect private capital funds and portfolio companies with senior talent capable of delivering measurable performance and long-term growth.
About H&P Private Capital Executive Search
Our private capital search specialists advise private equity funds, growth platforms, private credit investors, and infrastructure managers on senior investment and portfolio leadership hires worldwide – from analyst through to partner and managing director.
We partner with high-growth funds and their portfolio companies to appoint talent capable of driving value creation, navigating complexity, and delivering performance across the investment lifecycle, from capital deployment and portfolio oversight through to operational transformation and exit.
Trusted Partnerships
Trusted by leading private equity funds and private capital-backed businesses across the UK, Europe, and the US, we are known for delivering high-impact and commercially sensitive appointments across both investor and portfolio leadership teams.
Trusted Partnerships
Trusted by leading private equity funds and private capital-backed businesses across the UK, Europe, and the US, we are known for delivering high-impact and commercially sensitive appointments across both investor and portfolio leadership teams.
Private Markets Search
We partner with private equity, growth, private credit, and infrastructure platforms to appoint exceptional talent across the deal and ownership cycle.
We deliver appointments across:
- Analyst
- Associate
- Investment Manager / Vice President
- Principal / Director
- Partner / Managing Director
- Heads of Function within investment teams
Our exposure to small, mid, and large-cap platforms allows us to better understand the right-fit talent for your fund, whether from tier-one and tier-two investment banks, leading boutiques, MBB consulting, or lateral movers from competitor funds.
Portfolio Talent Search
We partner with private capital-backed businesses to appoint portfolio leadership talent capable of driving measurable value creation from acquisition through to exit.
We deliver senior hires across:
- Chair and Non-Executive
- Chief Executive
- Chief Financial Officer and Finance leadership
- General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Legal and Compliance leadership
- Chief Operating Officer and Operational leadership
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Marketing Officer and Marketing leadership
- Chief Human Resources Officer and Human Resources leadership
- Fractional leadership
Legal Practice Areas
- Antitrust
- Capital Markets
- Compliance
- Corporate and Transactional
- Data and Privacy
- Employment
- Energy
- Financing
- Insurance
- Investment Funds
- Life Sciences
- Litigation and Arbitration
- Public Law
- Real Estate
- Restructuring
- Tax
Supporting the Investment Lifecycle
We appoint leadership talent across:
- Pre-deal origination and capital deployment
- Portfolio value creation and operational transformation
- Growth acceleration and professionalisation
- Exit preparation and transaction readiness
In Numbers
Through proprietary data insights, benchmarking, and post-placement tracking, we evidence outcomes across growth, efficiency, and transformation.
Testimonials
"Working with H&P on a portfolio company placement has been a great experience. This was something of a pilot for us, and each profile they pre-screened and presented made it to our long- and shortlist, reflecting how closely they listened to and understood our brief. They were proactive, persistent, and highly engaged. They took the time to scope and calibrate the role, adapted as our thinking evolved, and handled ambiguity well, while keeping the process smooth across multiple stakeholders. H&P represented both us and the candidates professionally, ensuring a positive candidate experience that reflected well on us. I’d recommend H&P Executive Search to investors or portfolio companies seeking a thoughtful and engaged search partner. "
– PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTOR, CHIEF OF STAFF MANDATE
"Molly worked with me to finalise two C-Suite briefs and then delivered shortlists of extremely high quality. Her responsiveness and understanding of the people involved and our needs make her one of the best recruiters I have ever worked with. I have already placed new mandates with her and will continue to!"
– SULLIVAN STREET, RICHARD SANDERS, FOUNDING PARTNER – CFO MANDATE
“We had a great experience working with H&P. They were professional, detail-oriented, and presented us with several high-quality candidates who could be a good fit for the role. Most importantly, H&P understood what we needed and were able to be very strategic and bespoke, saving our team time during an important process.”
– LONGWATER OPPORTUNITIES
"Within twelve months, H&P was able to succeed on two challenging assignments helping us staff both a Principal and a Senior Associate. Their existing relationships, ability to canvas the market, and persistence contributed to the outcomes. We’ll continue to partner with them.”
– BVG
Discuss a private capital hire in confidence
Speak with our Private Capital team about your next senior appointment.