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Acertitude: The Value Multiplier: Why Private Equity’s Best CEO-OP Partnerships Start with the Right CFO

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CFOs are no longer just financial stewards. Today, they are the driving force behind strategic growth and value creation.

More than ever, CFOs are expected to drive M&A execution, optimize value creation plans, and serve as key advisors to CEOs and Operating Partners (OP). With high valuations and intense competition shaping investment strategies, firms that secure the right CFO talent – and cultivate a strong CFO-CEO-OP partnership – gain a critical edge.

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