In this episode of WittKieffer’s Converge Cast, Mia Jung of private equity firm WCAS ("Welsh Carson") shares her career journey and perspectives on building high-impact leadership teams in healthcare with Senior Partner Charlie Fick and Managing Partner Shelly Carolan. She describes her professional path in “three chapters”: commercial roles in pharma and MedTech, a decade in executive search, and her current role at Welsh Carson. In executive search, “I learned the power of getting the right people in the right seats—and that leads to the right outcomes,” she explains, underscoring her belief that talent is a critical lever for value creation. Jung emphasizes Welsh Carson’s culture as a key reason she joined the firm, citing its collaborative ethos and commitment to people. As a twin, "I was born on a team," she says. At WCAS, “The core values are not just words on a wall—they really shape daily behavior,” she notes. This alignment allows her to connect business strategy with talent strategy across a portfolio of healthcare companies, ensuring leaders are positioned to drive growth and operational excellence. Discussing hiring practices, Jung likens talent selection to baseball: “Even the best hitters don’t get on base every time. But what makes them great isn’t perfection—it’s consistency, preparation, and the ability to adjust.” She advocates for data-driven processes, cultural fit scorecards, and third-party assessments to "de-risk" and improve hiring success rates in private equity. Finally, Jung reflects on broader trends and her passion for advancing women in leadership, such as championing initiatives like Break Into the Boardroom. “It’s just bad business not to have women on these boards,” she asserts, highlighting the importance of representation in governance and decision-making roles. Enjoy their conversation.

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