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Congratulations to our client, PrivateDoc, on their appointment of Taher Khaliq to the role of Chief Technology Officer. PrivateDoc is a fully regulated digital healthcare and wellness provider specialising in weight loss and treatment plans for various lifestyle health conditions. Operating under the guidance of the Care Quality Commission, PrivateDoc offers a discreet platform designed to support patients with sensitive health concerns—particularly those that may be difficult to discuss with a GP or are not covered by the NHS. C1 Team: Benjamin Wheaton, Antonia Halliday, Anna Naylor and Zach Barker

Congratulations to our client, Tempo Software, on their appointment of Jeff Moloughney to the role of Chief Marketing Officer. Tempo stands at the forefront of strategic roadmap and capacity planning solutions tailored specifically for software engineering and product teams. Tempo is backed by Diversis Capital.   C1 Team: Victoria Lakers, Aanand Varanasi, Adam James, and Amanda C.

Calibre One is honored to have been named one of Hunt Scanlon's Power 70 in Diversity Recruiting. We are proud to work with the builders of great companies, helping them to create diverse and high-performing leadership teams. 

In the fast-paced and competitive world of private equity, there's immense pressure to recruit and retain top-tier executive talent for portfolio companies. This is especially true in the software sector, where innovation and adaptability are crucial for sustained growth and value creation. While a strong resume and track record are important, they only show part of the picture. Private equity firms and their portfolio companies are increasingly recognizing that cultural alignment - the fit of an individual's values, work style, and personality with the organization's culture and what’s needed for the role - is a critical determinant of long-term success. In this article by our Partner, Victoria Lakers, she dives into how to assess cultural alignment in executive hires. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gefr62C3

Congratulations to our client LIV Golf for appointing Denise Taylor as Head of Product & Technology.   LIV Golf is a global sports league featuring individual and team competition, a 14-tournament schedule, and many of the world’s best golfers. Founded in 2021, LIV Golf League was designed to expand the game on an international level and unlock the sport’s true economic and societal potential. With tournaments across North and Latin Americas, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Europe, LIV Golf is growing and improving the game for fans and golfers alike.   C1 Team: James Flashman-Fox, Luis DeAnda, Sophie Wright, and Debbie Lorell

Congratulations to our client Dufrain on their appointment of Daniel Telling as Chief Growth Officer. Dufrain is a data consultancy delivering services across data engineering, data strategy, data migration, BI & analytics. They are driven by the continual pursuit of exceptional outcomes through data for their clients and celebrate in their success. Dufrain is backed by Phoenix Equity Partners. C1 Team: Hannah Joyce, James Brocket, and Sophie Wright

The recent downturn was particularly problematic for PE investors, many of whom had underperforming portfolios, a lack of liquidity and few new investment opportunities. Yet, despite this turbulence, recent signs suggest that the tech sector is entering a more optimistic phase, as valuations stabilize, and the IPO window begins to reopen. In this transitional period, having the right Chairman and Board becomes even more critical as companies look to speed out of the blocks, and accelerate towards an exit, picking up some lost time in a ten-year fund. In this blog post by Antonia Halliday, a Partner in our UK office, she discusses the importance of the right Chairman and Board for PE-Backed Companies, and learnings from the last two years. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gYKEny37

In today's "post-truth" world, where misinformation and carefully crafted narratives often overshadow reality, how can you be sure the executive you're hiring is truly the leader they claim to be? James Brocket, our Managing Partner with over 20 years of experience in executive recruitment, tackles this critical question in his latest article. He explores the challenges companies face when truth takes a backseat, and offers insights into navigating this new landscape to find leaders with genuine integrity. Read his article here: https://lnkd.in/gRdzAxxk

We are excited to share that Steve Davis has joined us as our newest partner. Working from his Northern California office, Steve will focus on placing C-suite, director, VP executives and board positions in early stage, high growth companies focusing on software, leading edge technology, networking and storage. His experience encompasses a long lineage in start-ups as he has been building pre-IPO technology companies since 2000. Before joining Calibre One, Steve worked at Rimini Street, a global leader of enterprise software support and services, where he most recently led talent acquisition and was instrumental in rebuilding its global marketing team. At VMware – recognized as one of the fastest growing ever independent software vendors – he spent nearly a decade where he held such positions as director of talent acquisition, director mergers and acquisitions and director of worldwide human resources.   Welcome aboard, Steve!   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dq6yZzxd

Congratulations to our client Epikast on their appointment of Lynn Kasper as Vice President, Business Development.  Epikast partners with biopharmaceutical companies as they engage their most important stakeholders: patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers and caregivers. They focus on creating customized and personalized experiences across all communication channels.  C1 Team:  Christos Richards, Harry Greenspun, M.D. and Todd Aghazadeh