The 8th Private Equity Europe Forum is the premier European event designed to enhance
financial and investment practices while fostering collaboration within the
private equity community. This two-day gathering brings together
investors, fund managers, and advisors to discuss key topics such as sector
trends, due diligence, and global private equity investment opportunities. Participants will gain valuable insights into both
regional and international markets, helping to shape informed investment
strategies and drive industry growth.
PAST SPEAKERS
Cara Griffiths Managing Director Blue Owl Capital
Christopher Bone Partner, Head Private Debt Europe Partners Group
Marion Buten Managing Director - Credit Blackstone
Paul Atefi Managing Director, Credit KKR
Neale Broadhead Partner CVC Capital Partners
Boriana Karastoyanova Managing Director Neuberger Berman
Toni Vainio Partner, Global Private Credit Pantheon
Frank Ochsenfeld Partner Coller Capital
Matthieu Ducharme Head of Secondaries AXA-IM
Christophe Simon Managing Partner - Head of Secondaries Eurazeo
Ilya Feige Global Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Cerberus Capital Management
Ruby Biring Head of Portfolio Talent Livingbridge
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Key Discussion Topics
Global Private Market Investing
How are leading fund managers taking the offensive amidst these times of economic uncertainty? How are the private markets responding in different geographies? How are leading fund managers taking the offensive in this new climate? Additionally, what opportunities are presenting across developed and emerging markets to better prepare for future global challenges?
Portfolio Optimization & Value Creation—What Tools & Strategies are Leading Funds Using to Support Growth in Their Portfolio Companies?
The European private equity industry has been resilient in the face of great disruption – and the lessons learned will be invaluable in dealing with the future shocks and in helping build ever-more robust and effective value-creation plans in the future. How are leading managers working to create value in their portfolio companies? How can partners identify opportunities to boost innovation, productivity, and the bottom line? Is deploying capital still the number one priority given the war for talent, inflation concerns and supply chain imbalances?
A Spotlight on ESG Management: Navigating Growing Expectations
What’s truly driving the trend toward “sustainable capitalism”? How are GPs responding to LPs ESG agendas in private equity? How are LPs and GPs making a difference and driving profits?
Sourcing, Practicing Efficient Due Diligence & Downside Risk Mitigation
In the midst of continued economic uncertainty, what is the current reality and outlook for deal sourcing and pricing? What are the primary due diligence focal points, and how are they shifting in today’s climate? Furthermore, which risks pose the greatest challenge, and how are investors hedging against potential pitfalls? Panelists discuss how their sourcing procedures, due diligence strategies and risk mitigation practices are adapting to today’s climate and share thoughts on best practices for the future.
LP Perspective on Global Private Equity Markets
Are LPs willing to increase their allocations to these long term illiquid strategies? How have these recent market conditions affected their allocation preferences, fund structure considerations, or geography preferences?
Private Credit—Challenges, Risks, and Opportunities
Private credit has been one of the fastest-growing alternative asset classes for the past five years. This brings its own set of challenges related to complexity and how organizations can scale with increasing investor interest. Historically low interest rates and concerns over later term liquidity are prompting many portfolio companies that are financially strong to tap their revolving credit lines. How will the current economic uncertainties impact willingness to make loans and the im-pact on current loans?
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