Bespoke Partners Promotes Katherine Baker to Partner, Boosting CEO Recruiting Practice

Bespoke Partners, the largest firm focused exclusively on executive recruiting and leadership advisory services for software and SaaS companies in the United States, is pleased to announce the promotion of Katherine Baker to Partner. In her new role, Baker will co-lead the firm's dedicated practice in recruiting high-impact Chief Executive Officers (CEOs).

Baker has been with Bespoke for six years, serving most recently as Senior Vice President in the CEO practice. During her tenure, she has successfully placed numerous senior executives for top private equity firms, including Francisco Partners, WCAS, Insight Partners, Clearlake Capital, and more. With her comprehensive knowledge of the talent market and unwavering commitment to client success, Baker is well-positioned to solidify Bespoke's position as the preeminent leader for CEO searches in the software industry.

Eric Walczykowski, Bespoke's Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the critical role that CEOs play in driving value creation and achieving investment theses. He spoke highly of Baker, stating, "That's why our private equity firm clients turn to Katherine as a trusted partner in securing these essential leaders. Katherine understands what types of executives will shine in the CEO role. Her attention to detail, integrity, and collaborative approach make her the perfect choice to drive CEO searches."

Before joining Bespoke in 2017, Baker specialized in finance executive recruiting, catering to a wide range of clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. She has a particular focus on the SaaS industry among other sectors. Baker's passion for client success aligns perfectly with Bespoke's core principle, which is reflected in her statement: "Bespoke is built on a principle I am passionate about, which is that client success is our success. I’m thrilled to be part of a team that wakes up every day with that goal in mind. I want our clients to know that working with Bespoke was the right choice every time we bring them a top-performing CEO."

Baker's expertise and dedication have made her one of the most effective search professionals serving the private equity sector today. Her attention to detail, integrity, and collaborative approach have delighted clients, further establishing Bespoke as the "go-to" search partner for top-tier private equity firms.

For more information on CEO talent market trends in the private equity sector, Bespoke offers its Private Equity Talent Benchmark Report, which can be accessed [here](https://www.bespokepartners.com/private-equity-talent-report/).

About Bespoke Partners

Bespoke Partners is the largest firm focused exclusively on executive recruiting and leadership advisory services for software and SaaS companies in the United States. The firm has successfully executed over 1,000 leadership searches, including CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, CHROs, Board Members, Operating Partners, VP-level executives, and many more. With a unique, data-driven process, Bespoke completes searches in half the industry average time, reduces the risk of C-suite mis-hiring, and identifies leaders who will accelerate growth. Their executives have orchestrated exits and facilitated over 425 acquisitions, totaling up to $130 billion in value.

To learn more about Bespoke Partners and their services, visit [www.bespokepartners.com](http://www.bespokepartners.com).