Private Equity Veteran Tom Barrett Joins CEO Coaching International as Partner — CEO Coaching International

Event summary

Tom Barrett, a private equity operating leader with 30+ years of experience, joins CEO Coaching International as Partner and Coach.
Barrett has driven multiple successful exits with returns ranging from 5x to 21x EBITDA.
Currently serves as Operating Partner at The Riverside Company, working with lower middle-market portfolio companies.
Previously scaled 7SIGNAL to $15 million in ARR and turned around White Hat Management from a $12 million loss to $10 million in annual profit.

The big picture

CEO Coaching International's addition of Tom Barrett underscores a strategic focus on operational rigor and private equity-driven growth strategies. Barrett's track record in scaling companies and delivering high EBITDA multiples aligns with the firm's mission to coach CEOs toward meaningful exits. This hire comes as the executive coaching market increasingly emphasizes measurable outcomes and operational excellence, particularly for growth-focused entrepreneurs.

What we're watching

Private Equity Expertise: How Barrett's private equity background will influence CEO Coaching International's approach to scaling client companies.
Operational Transformation: Whether Barrett's operational discipline can drive measurable improvements in client companies' revenue and EBITDA growth.
Market Differentiation: The pace at which CEO Coaching International can leverage Barrett's experience to stand out in the competitive executive coaching market.