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3 recommendations found · Executive Search · sorted by Forrum Score
"Placed an outstanding CFO at our largest portco within 8 weeks. Deep understanding of PE-backed finance leadership — shortlist was immediately relevant, no noise."
3 placements · Feb 2026 · A. K.
"Strong process and well-networked in the mid-market. Took slightly longer than expected but the final hire has been excellent 18 months in."
1 placement · Oct 2025 · J. R.
"Recommended by a co-investor for our tech portco CFO search. Very commercial, understood the PE context well."
2 placements · Jun 2025 · T. W.
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Ardent Search
Executive Search · CFO & Finance · London
Recommended by 11 firms · Last recommended February 2026
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"Ardent Search is consistently recognised across the Forrum network for their deep understanding of PE-backed finance leadership. Recommending firms highlight the quality and relevance of shortlists, efficient process management, and strong knowledge of what CFO success looks like in a portfolio company context. Particularly well regarded for mid-market and growth equity-backed businesses."
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