CMO joining PE - help with compensation structure

I have an MBA from a top five b.school and 17 years experience in marketing and brand management. I’ve been approached to join a consumer focused PE firm as their in-house marketing CMO to advise their portfolio companies and help with due diligence on deals. How should I be thinking about compensation structure? What should I be asking for? Carry in the fund? What’s realistic for base and carry?

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