In this episode of Talent Talks, host Rob Adams sits down with Clark Beecher, Global Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Beecher Reagan, to examine the forces reshaping the executive talent market across private, public, and private equity-backed companies in professional & technology services.

Clark explains why demand for proven leadership continues to outpace supply and how organizations are broadening their search beyond traditional “been there, done that” candidates. He explores the growing need for step-up executives, the increasing role of external boards in supporting leadership teams, and why private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on organic growth and commercial leadership.

The conversation also examines how AI is redefining executive profiles. Clark distinguishes between AI-native technologists and leaders wh ...