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Charlie Michele

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Principal - Private Equity & Venture Capital at Heidrick & Struggles
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Charlie Michele is a Principal in Heidrick & Struggles New York office, specializing in private equity executive search. He recruits investment professionals for a wide range of clients, from buyout funds to sovereign wealth funds, with deep expertise in the secondaries market. He earned his BA in History from Haverford College.

Originally from Virginia Water, England, Charlie was a dedicated collegiate athlete. He played on both the mens soccer and squash teams at Haverford College, demonstrating significant commitment to sports. He served as a co-captain for the varsity squash team during his senior year.

Charlie co-captained the Haverford squash team that won the 2013 Barnaby Award for being the most improved team in the nation.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Principal - Private Equity & Venture Capital
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Private Equity Talent
He focuses on recruiting investment professionals, operating partners, and business development professionals for the GP and LP communities.
Secondaries Market
His official biography highlights specific expertise in the secondaries and GP stakes markets, a specialized niche within private equity.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Principal - Private Equity & Venture Capital
Heidrick & Struggles
1-2022 - 1-2024
Engagement Manager - Private Equity & Venture Capital
Heidrick & Struggles
1-2020 - 12-2021
Senior Associate - Private Equity & Venture Capital
Heidrick & Struggles
10-2014 - 6-2018
Financial Institutions Group - Hedge Funds, Asset Managers and Private Equity
BNP Paribas
7-2013 - 10-2014
Global Equities Sales
Deutsche Bank
In the press

Media appearances

Bonus conversation: Trends in private equity talent needs across North America. Featured in Heidrick & Struggles – Insights (Podcast)
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Heidrick & Struggles Announces Promotions of Partners, Principals and Senior Client Principals across Executive Search, Heidrick Consulting and On‑Demand Talent Businesses. Featured in PR Newswire
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Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Haverford College
2004 - 2009
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