Member Thought Leadership
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Slayton Search Partners
Private equity dealmaking in manufacturing may have slowed, but it’s far from stalled—.2 trillion in dry powder is still waiting to be deployed. For CFOs in PE-backed firms, this moment is less about bookkeeping and more about value creation: driving strategy, digital transformation, and stakeholder alignment. The modern CFO is expected to bridge financial expertise with operational insight, hands-on execution, and even AI adoption. With talent in short supply and turnover high, PE firms must rethink how they recruit, incentivize, and retain financial leaders. Discover why the CFO role has never been more critical—or more transformative—for manufacturing’s future.
