Adam Coffey

Adam Coffey is a celebrated CEO, board member, and best-selling author with extensive experience in the private equity sector. He is the author of the "Empire Builder" series, which includes The Private Equity Playbook, The Exit Strategy Playbook, and The Empire Builder. Over the course of his career, Coffey has served as President and CEO of three national service companies, successfully executing a "buy-and-build" strategy for nine different private equity sponsors.\nCoffey’s expertise lies in scaling industrial service businesses. He is known for driving significant growth and creating shareholder value through operational excellence and strategic acquisitions. Under his leadership, he has overseen dozens of acquisitions and garnered billions in exits. He is also a former GE executive and a veteran of the U.S. Army.\nIn his books, Coffey demystifies the world of private equity for entrepreneurs and executives. The Private Equity Playbook is widely considered a definitive guide for business owners considering a partnership with PE firms. He now works as a consultant and speaker, advising leadership teams on how to navigate the complex landscape of institutional capital and maximize their exit outcomes.