Why PE Firms Replace CFOs (Even the Good Ones) PE firms don’t move on from CFOs because of the numbers — they move on because of the behaviors. In a recent Thrive Leadership Community session, a PE Operating Partner shared why some CFOs don’t make it past year one… even when the metrics look fine: -They manage instead of lead. Reporting isn’t value creation. -They wait for permission. PE expects initiative, not compliance. -They mistake control for credibility. Sponsors want communication, not perfection. -They underestimate the 100-day sprint. You’re judged before you think you’ve started. -They stop learning. PE environments evolve weekly. Inside Thrive, we help CFOs build the leadership mindset that keeps them in the chair. 👉 Join here: https://lnkd.in/evc7pqC5 #PrivateEquity #Leadership #CLevelTalent #ValueCreation #PortfolioCompanySuccess
