Subject: How CFOs can thrive post PE acquisition: Lessons learned from Atlanta and Amsterdam

We invite you to join a candid discussion on one of the toughest challenges in private equity today: why so many CFOs struggle after the deal closes. Drawing on insights from recent Odgers-led panels in Amsterdam and Atlanta, this session will explore the sharp shift in expectations post-acquisition, where speed, scrutiny, and a relentless focus on value creation define success. Deloitte data highlights the stakes, with nearly 80% of CFOs in PE-backed companies replaced during the ownership lifecycle and many exiting within the first 18 months. We will discuss the most common reasons CFOs fall short—from misalignment with sponsors to execution gaps—and, importantly, what separates those who succeed from those who do not.

Glen Johnson is a Partner with Odgers Interim based in Atlanta.

With his deep background in human resources, talent acquisition, and executive search, Glen focuses on understanding the urgent requirements of the firm’s Interim clients to help meet the needs of their key stakeholders. He works on some of the most important interim assignments for leading private and public organizations to provide them with the right interim executive talent.

Glen joined Odgers Interim from Delta Air Lines where he led Global Talent Acquisition for seven years. Before joining Delta, Glen had a nine-year career with Siemens where he was Senior Director of Talent Services for Siemens Global Shared Services North America and previously led Talent Acquisition for Siemens Energy & Automation. Glen began his executive search career in the construction materials industry holding roles of progressive responsibility with search firms specializing in IT and contract consulting services before establishing his own firm providing a combination of remote and onsite recruiting and process consulting services.

Glen graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.