Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast
The Leaders Strategy with GTCR’s Collin Roche
In an industry where management change-out rates hover around 50%, GTCR is a curious outlier.
Today on Dry Powder, my guest is Collin Roche, co-CEO and managing director of GTCR, a Chicago-based private equity firm that has made leadership the cornerstone of its investment strategy.
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“We’re actually looking for situations where bringing in management can make a difference,” Collin explains. “When people are in that power curve of their career, they’re energized to have a partner like us to support them in fairly audacious goals.”
In our conversation, Collin shares how GTCR identifies leaders who can pivot, inspire, and thrive under pressure. He also reveals how the firm assembles management teams that are not only fit for purpose but empowered to drive transformation. We’ll dig into how GTCR constructively challenges these teams when a deal isn’t going as planned, ensuring the best possible outcomes for their investments.
The Private Equity Podcast
In our podcast series, Bain's Hugh MacArthur interviews leading experts on the trends and opportunities that will redefine the private equity industry.
First published in janvier 2025