New York, United States, July 2025 – Carly Risom has stepped into her new role as Vice President, Human Capital, Portfolio Operations at H.I.G. Capital, a global leader in private investment. This strategic appointment highlights H.I.G. Capital’s ongoing commitment to building strong portfolio operations and strengthening its people agenda across diverse investments.
Carly brings a robust background in executive talent acquisition and human capital strategy, with her most recent role as Associate, Executive Talent Acquisition at Cerberus Capital Management. At Cerberus, she was a key player within Cerberus Operations & Advisory Company (COAC), contributing to the recruitment and integration of senior leaders across multiple sectors. Her efforts supported Cerberus’s competitive edge through due diligence, strategic acquisition execution, and portfolio performance enhancement.
Prior to this, Carly spent several years with Spencer Stuart in their Global Retail, Apparel & Luxury Goods Sector, focusing on CEO succession, C-suite, and board placements. She advanced rapidly from Analyst to Associate, working closely with Fortune 1000 clients and supporting senior executive searches, board appointments, and in-depth leadership assessments. Earlier, she honed her HR and talent acquisition skills as an intern at Point72, where she contributed to diversity initiatives and talent pipeline expansion.
Beyond her corporate roles, Carly serves as a Junior Board Member at The New York Foundling, further demonstrating her passion for community engagement and leadership development. Her experience as a sailing instructor and involvement in youth mentorship have enriched her perspective on team building, coaching, and organizational culture.
While her formal education details are not listed in the public input, Carly’s expertise spans executive talent acquisition, project management, analytical and presentation skills, and cross-functional team leadership. In her new role at H.I.G. Capital, she will play a pivotal part in driving human capital strategy, optimizing portfolio performance, and elevating leadership standards across the firm’s global investments.
About H.I.G. Capital:
H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private investment firm with $70 billion of equity capital under management. With a strong presence across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, H.I.G. specializes in providing capital to small and mid-sized businesses with attractive growth potential. The firm has invested in and controlled over 400 organizations globally and currently manages a portfolio of companies with combined sales in excess of $53 billion. H.I.G.’s investment approach is built around flexibility, speed, and a “can-do” attitude, making it a preferred partner for management-led buyouts, recapitalizations, and operational turnarounds.
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