A fund-level Digital Director or 'Digital Operating Partner' is quickly becoming a must-have appointment within the Private Equity Industry, but with each firm and its portfolio being completely unique, I wondered how much consistency there could be between firms in the objectives of the role.
I decided to embark on some research and studied a sample of 80 firms that are UK-based; or international with significant operations in the UK, the sample comprised of firms with mature and high growth portfolios across sectors.
I discovered that one quarter of these firms employ a Digital Director, but the role itself is as unique as the portfolio they serve.
This varies across firms with some focused on the growth of the online P&L, digital amplification of brands and global customer engagement, to others focused on sharing the cost of investing in technology across investments, GDPR compliance and Portfolio recruitment.
With the role lacking a definitive description, I’m keen to hear from you. What do you think the role should entail? What value do you think it could add to your portfolio?
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