Private Equity (PE) firms play a pivotal role in building successful companies in healthcare and life sciences. At Slone Partners, we understand the differentiated requirements of working with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies and serve as a trusted partner to build out their teams as they scale and grow.
Slone Partners develops and executes the strategic recruiting plans you expect from a premier search partner. Under the direction of our Private Equity Practice Leader, we bring focused attention to recruiting talent for asset managers, across both the investment and operational teams. With a keen understanding of successful search strategies and the needs of Private Equity firms, we have a proven track record of identifying and placing top talent for our client partners across North America.
Our team understands the short and long-term goals of our clients and we use that knowledge to tell their unique stories in compelling ways. Our deep and longstanding relationships provide us with the distinct ability to identify and assess the most talented individuals for leadership roles within PE-backed businesses. We understand investors’ strategies and incorporate this awareness into our partnerships to help our clients quickly fill the critical positions that will drive their success.
Leslie Loveless, Slone Partners’ co-CEO, possesses more than 24 years of healthcare industry and executive search experience. She joined the firm in 2007, became Chief Operating Officer in 2014, Chief Executive Officer in 2016, and most recently co-Chief Executive Officer in 2025. At Slone Partners, Leslie acts as the leader of the organization as well as head of the Executive Search team. Her engagement with Private Equity clients and candidates enables her to understand the key motivations of both and to deliver talented leaders who will drive PE-backed companies in the life sciences and beyond.
To learn more about Slone Partners’ executive recruiting services for Private Equity-backed companies, contact Leslie at leslie@slonepartners.com.
At Slone Partners, we believe talented leaders can change our world. Our company values – excellence, commitment, accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy – are the foundation of who we are and how we work. It is our job to execute recruiting strategies that go beyond your expectations and help you build amazing leadership teams that support your mission, vision, and business goals. We know you want the very best and we will not stop until we deliver on our promise. Our track record over more than two decades proves it. With your devoted leadership and the exceptional candidates we deliver, there are no limits to what you can do. Let us help you get there.
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