Case Study
Client: EaglePicher Technologies
Role: Chief Financial Officer
Ownership: GTCR
Partner: Chris Conti
EaglePicher Technologies, LLC is a leading provider of
Having recently been acquired by GTCR in early 2018, EaglePicher was on a mission to find their next CFO. They hired Lancor to lead the search, working directly with CEO, Gordon Walker.
As a talented, but first-time CEO, Gordon expressed the importance of having a savvy CFO. Being a business partner to the CEO was a critical component of the search profile. Considering Lancor’s guidance, they preferred to find a PE-tested CFO with experience in the technology space.
While a desirable city, EaglePicher’s St. Louis location presented another challenge. We needed to find an experienced Private Equity CFO who would be willing to make the move if needed.
Private Equity, Technology
Having a CEO who was decisive throughout helped the process run smoothly from start-to-finish. Ultimately, the choice came down to two very different profiles: the up-and-comer or the seasoned veteran.
Upon final selection, Lancor helped navigate a multiple-offer situation for the
Kurt Bruenning accepted the CFO offer on May 2nd, a 64-day timeframe from start to finish.
Being a relatively recent placement, it’s too early to report on specific business and financial impact that Kurt’s hire has had on the company, but it did allow for EaglePicher to significantly upgrade the leadership of their finance function, providing a springboard for future growth.
“Lancor and Chris were able to distinguish themselves in our CFO search with a high-touch engagement, rapidly sourcing a good number of excellent candidates and enabling a number of valuable screenings early in the process. This was invaluable in helping to refine our requirements. I would like to say that I knew exactly what I was looking for at the outset, but this wasn’t the case. Chris’ ability to introduce a spectrum of qualified candidates was tremendous.”
- Gordon Walker, CEO | EaglePicher Technologies
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