Ted Bililies

Ted Bililies, managing director at AlixPartners and private equity expert, shares insights on the pressing need for private equity firms to pivot toward talent development. He discusses the obstacles posed by rising interest rates and fewer investment opportunities, emphasizing that financial engineering alone won't suffice for strong returns. Instead, Bililies advocates for integrating human capital into strategy. He also highlights the importance of culture, engagement, and modern talent management to attract and retain top performers in today's workforce.

Ted Bililies, Managing Director and Head of Global Transformation Leadership Practice at AlixPartners joins Devin again to review the findings of the 8th Annual PE Leadership Survey. Devin and Ted discuss where PE and Portfolio Executives agree and differ on what's most important in today's turbulent times. They talk about sprinters vs. marathoners, growers vs. grinders, and peace-time vs. war-time leaders. They also cover how technology adds to the challenges of scaling companies and the crisis of middle management and how to address it.