ET1™ Spotlight: Shannon Burke on Building the Tier-1 Interim Consultant Network

A conversation with Shannon Burke, Director of Recruitment and Development, on how ETONIEN curates Tier-1 interim talent.

“When we talk about ET1™, we’re not talking about a database of résumés,” says Shannon Burke, ETONIEN’s Director of Recruitment and Development. “We’re talking about a small, disciplined network of operators who’ve already proven they can execute in private equity environments.”

Shannon leads the strategy behind ET1™ — a curated group of CFOs, Controllers, FP&A leaders, HR executives, and operational specialists who have built and stabilized portfolio companies through periods of change. Each has been hand-selected for a balance of technical depth, leadership maturity, and the temperament to thrive in high-velocity settings.

“Our clients expect Tier-1 performance under Tier-1 pressure,” she explains. “That means people who can step into uncertainty, organize chaos, and communicate with investors and management in equal measure.”

Unlike traditional recruiting models, ET1™ focuses on readiness, not availability. Shannon’s team maintains an active dialogue with top interim talent across the country — tracking their projects, assessing fit across industries, and ensuring each consultant aligns with ETONIEN’s standard of execution. “We know every person in our network… where they excel, how they lead, and which kinds of portfolio dynamics they perform best in,” she adds.

The result is a living network, not just a list — one that enables ETONIEN to respond within days to client needs across Finance, HR, Operations, and IT.

“The chemistry between our consultants and client teams is what drives results,” Shannon says. “That’s what makes ET1™ different… it’s not just who’s available, it’s who’s exceptional.”

Under Shannon’s leadership, the ET1™ network has become the foundation of ETONIEN’s execution platform — a proven community of operators who bring clarity, control, and speed to private equity portfolios when outcomes matter most.

About ETONIEN

ETONIEN is a national professional services firm delivering strategic finance, operations, and HR transformation support for private equity-backed portfolio companies and middle-market businesses. With a model built for speed, expertise, and alignment, ETONIEN provides on-demand access to proven leaders who execute across the deal lifecycle — from diligence to exit.

Connect With Shannon

Shannon Burke
Director of Recruitment and Development, ETONIEN

Email: Shannon.Burke@etonien.com
Learn more: https://etonien.com
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