GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “Recruiting Industry Executives for U.S. (and Global) PE Firms” with Ron Hesse features Gerald O’Dwyer. Mr. O’Dwyer is Managing Director, as well as Managing Director Latin America, for Chicago-based Blackmore Partners, a U.S. based private equity firm. He is a Senior-level Executive, Business Leader, and Strategic Advisor with a unique depth and breadth of experience across private equity, Fortune 500 public, family owned, and VC-backed organizations in complex startup, early phase, high-growth, turnaround, and resource-mature environments. He’s a highly engaged and respected voice who draws upon a background in human behavior and communications as well as deep knowledge of capital markets, private equity, deal sourcing, talent acquisition, strategic planning, and change management as an advisor to C-level executives, boards of directors, and operating partners.
Audio Interview Guest:
Mr. Gerald O’Dwyer
Managing Director and Managing Director – Latin America
Blackmore Partners LLC
“Virtual PE Conference – Automotive Focus” on December 18, 2024
For automotive industry & related industry executives, and also PE Firms & Family Offices
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In the 8-minute Audio Interview, Mr. O’Dwyer discusses these questions:
• What are the key qualities and experiences PE firms look for in industry executives when recruiting for leadership roles?
• How does the recruitment process for PE-backed roles differ from traditional corporate roles, especially concerning skills like operational efficiency and strategic alignment with investment goals?
• What are some common challenges in recruiting executives for PE firms, and how can these be addressed to ensure the right cultural and strategic fit?
• Can you discuss the role of global expansion in PE recruiting? How do firms adapt their search to meet both U.S. and international leadership needs?
• How has the competitive landscape for top talent in the PE industry evolved, and what strategies do firms employ to attract and retain top executives?
• And provides his final thoughts.
About Gerald O’Dwyer:
Managing Director and Managing Director – Latin America, with Blackmore Partners LLC
Mr. O’Dwyer is Managing Director, as well as Managing Director Latin America, for Chicago-based Blackmore Partners, a U.S. based private equity firm. He is a Senior-level Executive, Business Leader, and Strategic Advisor with a unique depth and breadth of experience across private equity, Fortune 500 public, family owned, and VC-backed organizations in complex startup, early phase, high-growth, turnaround, and resource-mature environments. He’s a highly engaged and respected voice who draws upon a background in human behavior and communications as well as deep knowledge of capital markets, private equity, deal sourcing, talent acquisition, strategic planning, and change management as an advisor to C-level executives, boards of directors, and operating partners.
Track record as a growth and strategy advisor to world-class companies including:
Chevron Deloitte Consulting FBI Motorola Siemens Building Tech.
Hitachi Stanford University HP Lenscrafters Deutsche Börse Group
Amazon Robert Mondavi Gap Ashland Inc. Roche Pharmaceuticals
“Gerald is a high energy professional, with an understanding of what private equity investors need—great senior leadership with deep industry domain experience. His network of executives is a superior source for new business formulations through M&A. Gerald has built a vibrant and rapidly growing senior executive community.” ~ Partner, Private Equity Firm