Periscope Equity Hires Jonathan Levinsky as Head of Talent to Join Operations Team

Chicago, IL – Periscope Equity, a Chicago-based private equity firm that invests in lower-middle market, technology-enabled business services companies, announced today the appointment of Jonathan Levinsky as Head of Talent, a newly created role to partner with our investment teams on talent management strategies.

In this role, Levinsky will lead all aspects of portfolio company human capital value creation, including executive recruiting, leadership development, and performance management. Levinsky will continue to cultivate Periscope’s network of executives by driving the expansion of Periscope’s operating partner network. The addition of Levinsky as Head of Talent bolsters the capabilities of the Firm’s Operations Team and positions Periscope to further support the growth and scaling of its portfolio companies.

“I am thrilled to join the talented team at Periscope and look forward to applying my executive search and consulting knowledge to drive growth and value creation through strategic partnerships with firm and portfolio leadership teams,” said Jonathan Levinsky, Head of Talent – Operations, Periscope.

“The hire of a Talent Lead has been a critical part of our Operations Team roadmap, and I couldn’t be more excited to have Jonathan on our team,” added Ami Mehta, Principal – Operations, Periscope. “Investing in human capital is foundational to the growth of the founder-owned, lower-middle market businesses we invest in.”

“Attracting and developing top talent across our portfolio companies has continuously proven to be the leading indicator for operational excellence, growth, and investment success,” said John Findlay, Partner, Periscope. “We are thrilled to have Jonathan join Ami Mehta’s team to drive value creation initiatives.”

Levinsky brings nearly a decade of executive search experience, including leadership roles at Roo Partners, True Search, and Lantern Partners, where he focused on recruiting executive leadership for investor-backed portfolio companies across services and technology sectors.

Previously, Jonathan began his career as a technology and performance improvement consultant at Deloitte. He earned a BS in Economics and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from George Washington University.