Private Equity & Venture Capital Executive Search | JOH Partners
Executive Search Excellence

Private Equity & Venture Capital
Executive Recruitment

Specialized executive search for private equity and venture capital professionals. Investment partners, deal teams, portfolio company CEOs, and fund management leadership across buyout, growth equity, and venture platforms.

Managing directors, investment directors, and deal partners for PE and VC funds
Portfolio company CEOs, CFOs, and operating executives for value creation
Deal sourcing, due diligence, and value creation specialists with sector expertise
35+
Executive Placements
12+
Years Experience
6
GCC Countries
93%
Success Rate

Private Equity & Venture Capital Specializations

Buyout & Growth Equity FundsControl

Investment professionals for middle-market buyout and growth equity funds executing control and significant minority transactions across technology, healthcare, industrial, and consumer sectors.

  • Managing Directors & Investment Directors
  • Deal Partners & Principal-level Investors
  • Vice Presidents & Associate-level Deal Team
  • Operating Partners & Value Creation Heads
  • Portfolio Operations & Performance Directors

Venture Capital PlatformsEarly-Stage

Investment team members for venture capital funds across seed, early-stage, and growth stages with focus on technology, fintech, healthtech, and deep tech sectors.

  • General Partners & Managing Partners
  • Investment Partners & Principals
  • Venture Partners & Sector Specialists
  • Portfolio Support & Value-Add Directors
  • Talent Partners & Executive Network Heads

Portfolio Company LeadershipC-Suite

Executive leadership for PE and VC-backed portfolio companies requiring transformation expertise, growth execution capabilities, and value creation track records.

  • CEOs & Chief Executive Officers
  • CFOs & Chief Financial Officers
  • COOs & Chief Operating Officers
  • Chief Revenue Officers & Sales Leaders
  • Chief Technology Officers & Product Heads

Sector-Focused FundsSpecialist

Investment professionals for sector-specialized PE and VC funds with deep domain expertise in technology, healthcare, financial services, industrial, and consumer sectors.

  • Sector-Focused Managing Directors
  • Industry Specialist Investment Directors
  • Technical Due Diligence Specialists
  • Sector Operating Partners
  • Industry Advisory Board Members

Fund Operations & PlatformInfrastructure

Fund operations and platform professionals supporting deal execution, portfolio management, investor relations, and fund administration across PE and VC platforms.

  • Chief Operating Officers & Platform Heads
  • Heads of Investor Relations & Capital Formation
  • Portfolio Operations & Monitoring Directors
  • Deal Execution & Transaction Services Heads
  • ESG & Impact Integration Directors

Corporate Development & M&AStrategic

Corporate development executives for portfolio companies and strategic acquirers executing buy-and-build strategies, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.

  • Heads of Corporate Development & M&A
  • M&A Directors & Deal Execution Leads
  • Strategic Partnerships & Alliances Directors
  • Integration & Transformation Leaders
  • Business Development & Commercial Heads

Private Equity & Venture Capital Placement Case Studies

Regional Growth Equity Fund Launch

Growth Equity
Challenge

Newly established growth equity fund required complete investment team build-out to target technology and healthcare growth companies across GCC and broader MENA markets with USD 300M debut fund.

  • Managing Director - Investments - Growth equity investor with regional technology sector expertise and international institutional background
  • Investment Director - Healthcare - Healthcare sector specialist with operating company experience and transaction execution capabilities
  • Principal - Technology - Technology investment professional with deal sourcing network and venture/growth stage experience
  • Portfolio Operations Manager - Portfolio company support and value creation specialist with growth company experience
3 weeks
Search Duration
100%
Team Retention

Portfolio Company CEO Placement

Portfolio Company
Challenge

PE fund-backed technology company required new CEO to execute growth strategy, professionalize operations, and prepare for exit within 24-month timeframe targeting 3x revenue growth.

  • Chief Executive Officer - Technology company CEO with PE-backed company experience, proven growth track record, and successful exit history
  • Chief Financial Officer - PE portfolio company CFO with financial transformation, reporting infrastructure, and exit preparation expertise
  • Chief Revenue Officer - Sales and go-to-market leader with enterprise software experience and regional market knowledge
  • Chief Operating Officer - Operations executive with scaling expertise, process optimization, and organizational development capabilities
2.8x growth
Revenue Multiple
Successful
Exit Completed

Venture Capital Firm Team Expansion

Venture Capital
Challenge

Established venture capital platform expanding into fintech and deep tech sectors required specialized investment professionals with technical evaluation capabilities and startup ecosystem networks.

  • Investment Partner - Fintech - Fintech sector specialist with venture capital experience, regulatory knowledge, and founder network
  • Principal - Deep Tech - Technical investment professional with AI/ML background and technology due diligence capabilities
  • Venture Partner - Enterprise Software - Enterprise SaaS specialist with operating experience and go-to-market expertise
  • Portfolio Support Director - Startup advisor with talent acquisition, fundraising, and growth strategy expertise
2 investments
First 12 Months
2 exits
Early Returns

Middle-Market Buyout Platform

Buyout PE
Challenge

Regional private equity fund establishing buyout capability for middle-market control transactions across industrial, consumer, and business services sectors with focus on operational value creation.

  • Managing Director - Buyouts - Buyout investor with control transaction experience, operational due diligence expertise, and portfolio company value creation track record
  • Operating Partner - Industrial - Former industrial company CEO with transformation experience and portfolio company board advisory capabilities
  • Investment Director - Consumer - Consumer sector specialist with brand development expertise and regional market knowledge
  • Head of Portfolio Operations - Value creation professional with operational improvement, KPI development, and performance monitoring expertise
4 platforms
Portfolio Companies
USD 450M
Capital Deployed

Private Equity & Venture Capital Market Intelligence

T

Technology Sector Focus

Regional PE and VC funds increasingly targeting technology sectors including fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, and SaaS. Investment professionals require combined financial and technical evaluation capabilities with understanding of regional technology ecosystem dynamics.

V

Value Creation Emphasis

Portfolio company value creation becoming critical competency for PE investors. Operating partners, portfolio operations specialists, and executives with transformation experience commanding premium compensation. Hands-on operational expertise differentiating successful funds.

C

Corporate Venturing Growth

Corporate venture capital and strategic investment units expanding across GCC. Family groups and large corporates establishing CVC arms requiring professionals bridging corporate and venture capital worlds with strategic partnership and ecosystem development capabilities.

E

Exit Preparation Expertise

Portfolio company executives with proven exit track records highly sought after. CFOs, CEOs, and commercial leaders with experience preparing companies for IPO or strategic sale commanding significant premiums. Exit timing and preparation expertise critical for value realization.

Private Equity & Venture Capital Compensation Benchmarks

GCC Private Equity & VC Compensation (2025)
Managing Director / Partner AED 100K - 170K
Investment Director AED 90K - 180K
Principal AED 70K - 140K
Vice President AED 55K - 110K
Portfolio Company CEO AED 100K - 200K
Portfolio Company CFO AED 70K - 130K
Operating Partner AED 80K - 160K
Head of Portfolio Operations AED 60K - 110K

Executive Search Process

Our methodology ensures comprehensive candidate evaluation and optimal placement outcomes.

Typical Timeline

  • Role definition, market mapping and outreach: Week 1
  • Screening, benchmarking and shortlisting: Weeks 2-3
  • Client interviews, final selection and offer: Week 4

Key Differentiators

  • Deep sector expertise and regulatory knowledge
  • Comprehensive candidate assessment methodology
  • Confidential market intelligence and benchmarking
  • Long-term placement success focus

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