Bespoke Partners, the leading retained executive search and leadership advisory firm focused on private equity-backed software companies, has announced the appointment of Brandon Lord as a Partner in its CEO, Board & P&L Practice. This strategic hire supports the firm’s continued growth and strengthens its commitment to delivering transformational leadership across private equity portfolios.
With a booming 2025 for Bespoke’s CEO and P&L practice, Brandon’s addition comes at a pivotal time—enhancing the firm’s ability to identify, recruit, and place high-impact executives who can scale value and drive operational excellence.
Brandon Lord: A Proven Leader in Executive Search
1. Extensive Experience Across the Software Sector
Brandon brings over a decade of executive search expertise, having led more than 100 successful searches for high-performing leaders in both private equity-backed and public B2B software companies. His proven track record includes placing:
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Board Directors
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CEOs and Presidents
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General Managers
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Functional C-suite leaders
He has worked with top-tier investment firms including Warburg Pincus, Accel-KKR, Centerbridge Partners, PSG Equity, Siris Capital, Quad-C, and THL.
2. Background in Premier Search Firms
Prior to joining Bespoke, Brandon spent nearly 10 years at Heidrick & Struggles, where he specialized in senior leadership searches across the technology and software sector. His earlier roles included launching and scaling the executive search division at WinterWyman, a regional boutique firm, and working in finance within Boston’s early-stage tech ecosystem.
3. Strategic Fit for a Growing Practice
Brandon joins the firm at a time of exceptional momentum for Bespoke’s CEO, Board & P&L Practice. As noted by Katherine Baker, Partner and Practice Co-Lead:
“Brandon brings the firepower of a proven operator in executive search who understands exactly what it takes to match high-performance leaders with our clients’ ambitious growth mandates. I am thrilled to have him as part of our practice.”
Strengthening Bespoke’s Mission of Value Creation
1. Driving Transformational Leadership
Brandon’s focus will be on placing executives who are expert at leading through change, scaling growth, and delivering results. His background aligns closely with Bespoke’s mission to unlock value through leadership excellence for private equity-backed software companies.
“I’m honored to collaborate with such a high-performing and mission-driven team,” said Brandon. “I look forward to helping our clients unlock value through transformative leadership that drives meaningful results.”
2. Investing in Leadership Advisory and Insights
Bespoke Partners continues to invest in proprietary insights and specialized talent to help private equity firms build resilient, high-performing leadership teams. Brandon’s appointment is a key milestone in this vision—further expanding the firm’s reach and capabilities in the CEO and P&L leadership landscape.
About Brandon Lord
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Education: B.S. in Finance from Western New England University; MBA from Suffolk University
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Location: Based in Boston
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Personal Interests: Enjoys time with his wife and three daughters, staying active at the gym, and playing golf.
Brandon Lord’s appointment as Partner at Bespoke Partners reinforces the firm’s position as a premier executive search partner for private equity-backed software firms. His arrival enhances the firm’s ability to deliver transformational CEOs and P&L leaders who can accelerate portfolio value and navigate complex growth mandates.
As private equity firms seek leaders capable of delivering outsized returns in dynamic markets, Bespoke Partners remains committed to delivering unmatched talent and leadership solutions.
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