Main Conference Day One
Main Conference Day One
The macro: we've gone through a period of unprecedented uncertainty, with a hazy outlook for inflation, interest rates and growth. Is the fog finally lifting? The geopolitics: amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and tense US-China relations, is globalisation dead? The outlook: how excited should we be about technology turbo-charging the economy?
- Soumaya Keynes - Economics Columnist, Financial Times
How are today’s leading CFOs and COOs maintaining consistency and profitability in an industry that is cyclical at its core? How can the smaller funds mitigate the risks associated with current market pressures? Crucial investment decisions, ever-changing fundraising dynamics, and evolving capital structures – how to stay far away from the panic button.
- Emily Rose - Head of Strategic Fund Solutions Business Development, HSBC Innovation Banking
- Kevin Early - Partner, European CFO, Ares Management
- Christian Fuessinger - Managing Partner, CIO & CFO, Helvetica Capital
- Jason Howard - Partner, CFO & COO, Headway Capital Partners
Single vs. multi-platform – what is the preference of today’s CFO? Automation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cloud-based solutions: how can firms optimise operations simply? Why is there a general aversion to emerging technologies and what incentives to executives need to be reassured? In what ways can GPs leverage technology to strengthen their relations with investors?
- Patrick McCullagh - Managing Director, Sales: Europe & North America, Alter Domus
- Diana Meyel - Managing Partner & CFO/COO, Cipio Partners
- Jessie Juan - Co-Founder & Partner, Quantium Technology
- Aman Soni - VP of Data Strategy, Canoe Intelligence
- Jeff Bohl - Chief Financial Officer, Ontra
Service providers will have 10 minutes to make a solo presentation to showcase their best-in-class product offering.
Followed by 20 mins Q&A
PRESENTER 1: Gregor Kreuzer, Co-Founder & CPO, qashqade
PRESENTER 2: Brian McMahon, Head of EMEA Alternatives, The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon)
PRESENTER 3: Roger Tomlinson, Regional Director, EMEA, EWM Global
- Gregor Kreuzer - Co-Founder & CPO, qashqade
- Brian McMahon - Head of EMEA Alternatives, The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon)
- Roger Tomlinson - Regional Director, EMEA, EWM Global
What common problems is the middle office currently facing? What is the key to improved middle office efficiency and scalability? What tools are fund managers using to create value from the start to the end of the fund life cycle? Identifying the flaws of traditional data management operations, and how to fill the gaps cost-effectively.
- Marc de Kloe - Partner, Risk Management & Compliance, Theta Capital Management
- Patrycja Dos Santos - Middle Office Specialist, AssetMetrix
- Klas Tikkanen - COO, Nordic Capital
- Kaïs Doggui - CTO & Operations Manager, AfricInvest
How many hats does the CFO wear and what are the latest ones added to the wardrobe? A guide for smaller funds with smaller budgets – how to cope with the operational requirements when mass outsourcing or hiring is not an option. Relationships and success: what are the top 3 things the CEO wants from the CFO to support the value of the business?
- Maike Haase - Operating Partner & CFO, Magnetic Capital
- Ronald Bell - Founding Partner & COO, Fremman Capital
- Sally Beh - Managing Partner, ACE & Company
A series of senior experts from the private capital industry will share exactly how to make money while making a difference with your investments.
Presenter 1: Stine Jørgensen, Impact Manager, Verdane
Presenter 2: Ashim Paun, Head of Sustainable Investing, Triton Partners
- Stine Jørgensen - Impact Manager, Verdane
- Ashim Paun - Head of Sustainable Investing, Triton Partners
- Matt Craig-Greene - Director, Wagtails Private Markets
Visible vs. invisible diversity: what does diversity mean to different people? Why is it still so hard to master DEI in the private capital world? Success stories: what imaginative strategies are CFOs and COOs adopting to knock down the barriers to inclusion? Practice what you preach – how to ensure all voices are heard at the fund and portfolio company level.
- Ksenia Kokareva - COO, Blossom Capital
- Sally Beh - Managing Partner, ACE & Company
- Ezabel Nihmet - Chief Financial Officer, 212
- Bhrigu Bali - CFO/COO, A/O VC
Find the solutions to the most pressing challenges faced by the CFO, COO, CCO, CRO & CTO today.
Participate in a series of scenario-based activities addressing themes including financial leverage risk, treasury management post bank-failure, and inflationary environments.
- Dirkjan Beugelsdijk - Chief Financial Officer and Risk Officer, Gilde Healthcare
Successes and lessons learned: how are CFOs and COOs approaching new hires? What’s inside the mind of the anti-hybrids? What methods are executives utilising to set boundaries, prevent burnout, and boost efficiency within the business?
Run strictly under The Chatham House Rule, and open to pre-registered CFOs, COOs, CCOs, CROs & CTOs from GPs and fund of funds. Places are limited. To register please email samantha.grannum@informa.com
- Joshua Cherry-Seto - Partner & CFO, StartUp Health
Which demands are particularly difficult to tackle right now? How are you and your peers streamlining reporting, getting back time and money. Confidence in times of crisis – how to put your panicked clients at ease.
Run strictly under The Chatham House Rule, and open to pre-registered CFOs, COOs, CCOs, CROs & CTOs from GPs and fund of funds. Places are limited. To register please email samantha.grannum@informa.com
- Diana Meyel - Managing Partner & CFO/COO, Cipio Partners
How are CFOs and COOs ensuring their investment decisions go beyond just an LP-led response? How are fund managers keeping track of their progress from the fund to the portfolio company level in the wake of the global greenwashing crackdown? Don’t forget the ‘S’ in ESG: how can firms quantify social impact without a social taxonomy? Exploring the consequences of climate risk on private capital businesses. US vs. Europe perspectives, politics, and pushback: why the disconnect?
- David Mathewson - Partner & Chief Operating Officer, Quona Capital
- Silva Deželan - Head of Impact & ESG, Forbion
- Linda Kooning - ESG Officer, Innovation Industries
A motivational speech from the C-suite coach himself. Join this inspirational session to find out how to overcome self-sabotaging beliefs and re-energise your mind. Discover the must-know tips and tricks to transforming your performance and leading your team to victory.
- Peter McKenzie - The C-Suite Coach, and General Manager, Anticipa Real Estate