Great Hill Partners named former L.E.K. Consulting chief talent officer Lauren Reddy as head of people. Reddy joins the Boston‑based private‑equity firm after running talent functions across the Americas at L.E.K. and founding Reddy Consulting & Advisory.

The move signals Great Hill’s intent to sharpen its recruitment and retention strategy amid a competitive deal‑making landscape. Reddy’s experience managing talent for a global consulting firm equips her to align workforce planning with the firm’s growth ambitions.

With Reddy at the helm, Great Hill will overhaul hiring pipelines and develop performance metrics that tie directly to investment outcomes. Investors will view the appointment as a step toward sustaining a high‑performing team that can drive alpha.

The appointment reinforces Great Hill’s focus on building a resilient talent base, a critical factor for long‑term fund performance. This change positions the firm to attract top analysts and partners needed to compete for deep‑value deals.