Digging deeper into disruption's impacts—and implications for leaders

For ten consecutive years now, AlixPartners has monitored the most-significant trends and developments affecting private equity (PE) leadership, through our annual survey of PE firms and portfolio companies (portcos).

In the decade during which we have conducted this research, we have frequently documented the increasing importance of (1) leadership and talent management to the PE industry and (2) the companies in which the industry invests. Many factors have risen in prominence during this period, and they have come together to make human capital more valuable in creating tangible value.

Eleventh Annual Private Equity (PE) Leadership Survey

Each year, findings from the AlixPartners PE Leadership Survey deliver valuable insights on themes relevant to the success of PE investments. This year’s survey drew more responses than ever, with insights from more than 420 PE firm and portfolio company leaders.

Their perspectives highlight where alignment, leadership support, and talent systems matter most for value creation.

AlixPartners' Eleventh Annual PE Leadership Survey Report
Learn more about the findings in the 2026 report
AlixPartners' Eleventh Annual PE Leadership Survey Report

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