2024 North American Private Equity Operating Professional Compensation Survey

This report is the 2024 North American Private Equity Operating Professional Compensation Survey, which provides a detailed analysis of compensation trends among private equity operating professionals in North America. The survey includes data collected from 251 respondents, focusing on their compensation packages, including base salary, bonuses, and carried interest. The report outlines the backgrounds and roles of operating executives, revealing shifts in industry trends, such as an increase in the number of respondents previously employed as private equity operating executives. It also discusses the evolving responsibilities of these professionals and the growing demand for their expertise as private equity firms seek to enhance value creation. The findings indicate a notable decrease in the percentage of operating professionals with prior experience in portfolio companies and a shift towards a more diverse range of functional specialties. The survey aims to provide insights into the current state of compensation and the professional landscape for operating executives in the private equity sector.