Management Reference Checks

Off-list reference calls with former colleagues, customers, partners and reports of target executives. Standard practice in pre-IC, pre-hire and pre-close diligence for funds and acquirers who can't rely on a candidate's own list.

Turnaround: 5–10 days
Pricing: From €6,500

01/When To UseUse cases

+Pre-IC diligence on a target's management team
+Pre-close calibration before a leveraged acquisition
+Pre-hire reference work on a senior operator
+Investor reference work on a fund's portfolio CEO

02/What You GetDeliverables

+5–8 off-list reference calls per executive
+Anonymised composite report — themes, dissent, concerns
+Per-call transcripts (where the source agreed)
+Source list (anonymised) and outreach audit

03/Sample Expert ProfilesRecent placements

03.1

Former direct reports (3–5 calls)

03.2

Former peer-level colleagues (2–3 calls)

03.3

Former customer counterparts (1–2 calls)

03.4

Former board observers and investors (1 call)

04/Compliance FootnoteMNPI · attestations · audit

Every call runs under the same FieldSignal compliance framework — experts must be 6+ months removed from companies they discuss, no MNPI may be requested or shared, all calls are monitored, and the full audit trail is retained for 7 years.

05/Related Services3 suggestions

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EXPERT CONSULTATIONS

Turnaround · 3–5 days

One-hour calls with vetted operators, executives and specialists. Scheduled in 3–5 business days.

01.7

DUE DILIGENCE RESEARCH

Turnaround · 2-week sprint

Combined expert calls, surveys and reference checks for buy-side diligence.

01.5

CUSTOM INTELLIGENCE PROJECTS

Turnaround · 2–6 weeks

Multi-methodology engagements combining calls, panels, surveys and desk research.

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