Executive search firm Carlyle has acquired a majority stake in School for CEOs, the executive development company founded by David Sole and Patrick Macdonald in 2011.<\/p>\n
School for CEOs specialises in leadership and board development, succession, coaching, executive assessment and the development of inclusive leadership frameworks.<\/p>\n
Founded in 2002 by Duggie Carlyle, Carlyle tackles many of the same subjects, as well as leadership headhunting, with practices covering financial services, family business, private equity and venture capital.<\/p>\n
Their combined client base includes Aberdeen Group, Wood Mackenzie, Scottish Rugby, Quorum Cyber, Edrington, Aviva, Baillie Gifford, SSE, Greene King and Gallagher.<\/p>\n
David Sole, managing partner at School for CEOs, said: \u201cSince establishing the business 15 years ago, we have created and delivered programmes and coaching for a wide range of clients across the UK and beyond.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we considered our future growth and development, Carlyle\u2019s pedigree and brand stood out as an obvious acquirer and partner.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth organisations feel there is a strong cultural alignment, and opportunities to accelerate the growth of both businesses on the basis of our complementary service offerings and client-centric focus.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fiona James-Martin, managing partner at Carlyle, said: \u201cSchool for CEOs has created an enviable reputation in this space and has a unique suite of offerings, including ground-breaking inclusive leadership development and optimisation – with many high profile business leaders benefitting from their programmes and coaching.\u201d<\/p>\n
Duggie Carlyle added: \u201cThe market and demands of board and leadership teams are evolving quickly, so we are excited to be adding such a proven and respected team to our wider offering and see this as a natural evolution.\u201d<\/p>\n
School for CEOs will continue to trade under its own name. Sole will remain with the business, with co-founder Patrick Macdonald stepping down.<\/p>\n
Macdonald concluded: \u201cWe built the School on the premise that we could help CEOs and aspiring leaders accelerate their learning and board readiness.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur hundreds of alumni are testament to the success of that vision – and I wish David and the team all the best in their new \u2018home\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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