Halyard has developed a significant network of seasoned business services, communications and media executives through its years of experience in the industry.  Halyard utilizes these operating partners in a variety of capacities including deal sourcing, due diligence, executive sponsorship, and Board of Director and Board of Advisor roles.   Furthermore, Halyard often cross-pollinates its portfolio companies with its executives in order to share best practices across these companies. 

Halyard couples its executive sponsorship initiative with a proactive approach to sector identification, resulting in a targeted investment approach.  In partnership with executives, Halyard undertakes a thorough investigation of specific industries and potential companies to acquire, often spending many months to develop a comprehensive understanding of a particular sector or investment thesis.  This approach has allowed Halyard to acquire companies at attractive valuations through negotiated sales processes as, together with sponsored executive teams, we have been able to interest sellers in joining a larger platform with a well thought-out strategy.  As a result, Halyard has successfully developed a number of platform companies with experienced executives and has brought value to our executive partners through the development and support of organic and external growth strategies. 

Through its Executive Sponsorship Program, Halyard actively recruits seasoned executives to identify and assess attractive opportunities to build successful companies.  Executives interested in discussing Halyard’s partnership strategy or specific opportunities are invited to email us or to submit a bio to executives@halyard.com.