What PE Sponsors Need From a Portfolio CFO in 2026
The portfolio CFO brief has changed. Holds are longer, exits are harder to time, financing costs more and boards want […]
Leadership and Boards
CEO, CFO, COO and board-level leadership trends for financial services firms.
The US Playbook for Irish Companies
Phoenix Search’s guide to US expansion for Irish companies: six US cities compared, who to hire first, what a US team really costs and how regulated businesses should sequence their hires.
Global CFO Survey 2026: Selective Conviction in a Fragmented Recovery
The 2026 Global CFO Survey from Phoenix Search reveals a defining shift in mindset among finance leaders.
If 2025 was characterised by guarded optimism, 2026 is marked by disciplined realism.
Leadership and Boards
Key Trends Transforming CEO Leadership
The Evolving Role of the CEO in 2025 In today’s dynamic business environment, the role of the CEO is evolving
Leading in the Tech Economy: Executing a Global Hiring Strategy, with Insights from Executive Search in Ireland
Global Economic Landscape, Tech Sector Valuations, and Effective Leadership Strategies Shifting Dynamics of Global Economic Landscape Amid the shifting dynamics
The Influence of AI on Gender Equality in Executive Leadership: An Irish and UK Perspective
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, how will it influence gender equality in executive leadership in Ireland
The Definitive Guide on ‘COO vs Chief of Staff’: What Your PE-Backed Scale-up Needs?
COO vs. Chief of Staff: Strategically Hiring for Your Scale-Up Company COO vs. Chief of Staff: Strategically Hiring for Your
CFOs and The Future of Work: Key Challenges and Trends in the Modern Financial Landscape
In an era of rapid change and relentless innovation, the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has
evolved far beyond the traditional confines of financial management.
The C-Suite of the Future: What’s Changing and What’s Coming Next
The executive leadership team is evolving. Fast. In 2025, the C-suite is no longer just CEO, CFO, and COO—it’s a dynamic, growing ecosystem of roles that reflect today’s business priorities…
Global CFO Survey
This Global CFO Survey 2025 provides deep insights from finance leaders across industries, identifying the key priorities, challenges, and strategic shifts that will define the year ahead.
