For experienced executives prepared to step directly into a CEO role and drive immediate impact.
For high-potential leaders ready to develop into CEOs through structured, hands-on experience.
The CEO in Residence (CIR) program is built for experienced operators ready to lead. CIRs step directly into CEO roles with more equity than traditional PE-backed positions, along with access to GC Partners’ value creation playbooks, leadership coaching, and hands-on support. Backed by a robust deal sourcing engine and long-term capital, CIRs are empowered to scale businesses with real ownership and impact.
- Direct placement into a GC Partners portfolio company or new platform investment
- Immediate ownership of company leadership and strategic direction
- Full autonomy to lead growth, build teams, and scale operations
- Partnership with GC on capital, M&A, and long-term value creation
- Timeline: Step into the CEO role within a few months
- Exited or seasoned founders
- Former or current CEOs of PE-backed or high-growth companies
- Senior executives ready to step into the CEO role
- Investors with prior operating experience seeking to lead a business directly
The CEO in Training (CIT) program is for high-potential leaders looking to accelerate their path to CEO. Over 18–24 months, CITs gain cross-functional experience, hands-on operational exposure, and mentorship from seasoned executives and investors. The program includes meaningful equity ownership, aligning long-term incentives as CITs step into leadership.
- Structured, multi-phase leadership journey inside a GC Partners portfolio company
- Rotational exposure to key functions (e.g., Operations, Sales, Product, Finance)
- Hands-on execution with increasing scope and responsibility
- Ongoing mentorship, coaching, and leadership development
- Targeted timeline: Step into a CEO role within 18–24 months
- Management consultants (2–5 years experience) from top-tier firms looking to move into operational leadership with P&L responsibility
- Private equity or investment banking professionals seeking to transition from deal execution to hands-on operating roles
- Operations leaders at tech companies with experience scaling processes, leading cross-functional teams, or owning key business outcomes
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