Chief Financial Officer placed at Fremont Capital backed senior living provider
Background
Porthaven is a leading UK senior living provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality residential, memory care, and nursing care across a growing network. It is backed by Fremont Capital Group, a US-based private equity firm focused on growth investments across healthcare and services sectors.
As Porthaven planned strategic inorganic growth via acquisitions and scale-up, Fremont sought to strengthen the finance leadership team. To this end, Compass Carter Osborne was mandated to source a Chief Financial Officer capable of professionalizing financial and commercial functions across the platform.
The Brief
The CFO needed to elevate Porthaven’s finance capability—bringing structure, control, and commercial insight—to underpin rapid growth. This role required operational rigour, M&A experience, and investor “board confidence.”
Why Compass Carter Osborne?
CCO’s deep experience in US private equity-backed senior living markets and its credibility with investor finance committees made the firm the natural choice. CCO has consistently delivered CFO-level talent—including leaders with acquisition and scale experience—trusted by PE investors.
Search Process & Methodology
The search included direct sourcing combined with a mapped research process. A strong shortlist was produced swiftly, and notably, the successful candidate met Fremont Capital Group multiple times during the process—underscoring investor buy-in and ensuring alignment with strategic finance leadership expectations.
Outcome
The appointed CFO brought the required commercial finance acumen, M&A experience, and operational focus. Their early tenure has seen streamlined reporting, improved commercial insight, and support for acquisition activity aligned with the growth plan.