When deals close, spreadsheets stop talking—but people don’t. The October PL3 Virtual Roundtable explored how leadership behavior and cultural alignment determine whether mergers create value or quietly erode it—and how AI-enabled metrics are giving investors a new lens to measure the human side of M&A.

CEO selection is about identifying traits that drive success and recognizing risks that lead to failure for the right executive fit.

Explores the resurgence of PE M&A activity and the importance of evaluating leadership teams

Amid changing market dynamics, private equity firms are integrating performance analytics with leadership development - shifting from tradit