PE Operating Partner Placement

Selectra provides private equity funds with access to fractional operating partners, commercial due diligence specialists, and portfolio value creation consultants. As 47% of PE value creation now comes from operations — up from 18% in the 1980s — the demand for specialised operational talent has never been greater.

Our PE talent network includes former operating partners from global and regional funds, sector specialists with deep domain expertise (healthcare, fintech, consumer, industrials), and CDD/VDD professionals with 50+ transactions across MENA.

For funds managing $500M–$3B in AUM, we provide the flexibility to scale operational capability without the cost of full-time operating partner hires — delivering 60–70% cost savings versus permanent leadership roles. For larger funds, we supplement internal teams with specialised expertise for specific deals or sectors.

Typical engagements include commercial due diligence within tight exclusivity windows (we mobilise within 5 business days), 100-day value creation planning, portfolio company performance improvement, operational benchmarking, and exit readiness assessments.

With GCC M&A activity surging to $72.7 billion in 2025 and Middle East sovereign wealth funds deploying $82 billion in 2023 alone, the region's PE ecosystem demands operational talent that understands local market dynamics, regulatory complexity, and family business structures. Our consultants bring exactly this profile.