ECA Insights

by: Kay Francoeur   Did you know that ECA sponsors not one but TWO brilliant podcasts on all things ex-consulting and private equity?    We’re proud to announce the launch...

by: Kay Francoeur   Our CEO Ken Kanara recently posed this question about ChatGPT, the AI-powered natural language processing (NLP) chatbot from OpenAI: does ChatGPT make you more fearful or...

by: Kay Francoeur   At ECA, we’re all about the data. Both quality and quantity of data are key to successful evidence-based recruiting. When we consider our funnel for any...

by: Kay Francoeur   In 2023, I suggest that we retire the empty adage, “There are other fish in the sea.” Whether the goal is finding a romantic partner or...

by: Kay Francoeur   Over 80% of ECA’s clients are PE or PE-backed, and so we have an intimate understanding about how , they’re often seeking candidates with experience in...

by: Kay Francoeur   CFOs are in high demand for PE firms and their portfolio companies. What are some of the ideal characteristics and typical career paths of professionals who...

by: Kay Francoeur   CFOs are truly at the heart of the success of a private equity firm. They straddle functions integral to the firm’s financial stability – providing critical...

by: Kay Francoeur   At ECA we’ve figured out a few things over the years about hiring the best people for our clients – but we’ve also learned from occasional...

by: Kay Francoeur   In our series on Corp Dev and M&A this week we’ve explored several facets of how these in-demand roles can serve as exciting opportunities for current...

by: Kay Francoeur   Taking on a corporate development or M&A role at a PE firm or PE-backed portfolio company can serve as a challenging and rewarding next career step...

by: Kay Francoeur   At ECA, when our clients want to hire a corp dev or M&A role, there are a few go-to traits and backgrounds that we have top...

by: Kay Francoeur   In practice, “Corp Dev” and “M&A” are titles that are used more or less interchangeably. You might also hear the term “Business Development” used to describe...