Main Conference Day Two
Main Conference Day Two
- Rachel Dabora - Analyst, Research Insights, Preqin
How are GPs safeguarding their financial performance during market volatility? What are some of the risks associated with currency hedging and what can help firms overcome them? Is it all worth the extra work? What are the new and bespoke tools available to executives looking to mitigate FX exposure and unlock greater value for their business?
- Alan Chu - Partner, Finance & Operations Director, Beechbrook Capital
- Ash Hall - Managing Director – Institutional FX, Alpha Group
- Joshua Cherry-Seto - Partner & CFO, StartUp Health
- Rob Shaw - Partner & CFO, Apera Asset Management
IPEV valuation guidelines: what’s the latest? How are CFOs and COOs adapting business strategies in a turbulent environment? What’s the secret to keeping the portfolio companies happy? Spreading your bets: what plans are private capital professionals putting into place to ensure portfolio diversification?
- Christian Fuessinger - Managing Partner, CIO & CFO, Helvetica Capital
- Ronald Bell - Founding Partner & COO, Fremman Capital
- Ayesha Kiani - COO, LedgerPrime
- Juri Pervjakov - Finance and Technology Director, BaltCap
- Beth Topolovsky - Managing Partner, Spark Group
During this Operational Due Diligence (ODD) workshop, we will start with a brief overview on ODD beliefs and processes. Subsequently, there will be an extensive discussion on latest industry trends including collaboration initiatives, ODD hot topics, and ‘war stories’. As this session is intended to be interactive, participants are strongly encouraged to share their views and experiences with regards to ODD.
Run strictly under The Chatham House Rule, what is said in this session cannot be attributed to any individual, encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter. Closed to Press.
- Bram Vennegoor - Operational Due Diligence Officer, MN
In an era where phishing efforts have become intricately advanced and cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities on a massive scale, how can we ensure the safety and insurance of our companies? Job Kuijpers, the former Cybersecurity Chief at the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Agency (AIVD) and now the driving force behind the fast-growing cyber insurtech Eye Security, will delve into how cyber risk spiraled out of control. Using recent examples of attacks as case studies, he'll underscore the urgency of the situation and present state-of-the-art solutions to mitigate these evolving threats.
What services are CFOs and COOs taking advantage of to transform the compensation process? Keep up, not catch up: why is now the best time to flick the digital switch? Real-life examples: what concrete differences have PE firms seen after moving away from the manual? Addressing the scalability challenges faced by CFOs, COOs and CTOs living in a fast-paced world.
- Simon Shipgood - Regional Director, EMEA, EWM Global
- Wolfgang Schmid - Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, Prime Capital
- Brian Mason - Group Chief Technology Officer, BC Partners
- Nigel Diesveld - Chief Financial Officer & Chief Risk Officer, HPE Growth
Amidst a contraction in bank lending, what are some of the non-traditional, alternative sources of finance available to CFOs and COOs today? In what ways is the current macro environment influencing fund financing choices? What financing challenges are the fund of funds with numerous retail investors facing? What sustainable facilities are out there?
- Raj Shah - CFO, 17Capital
- Dadong Yan - Head of Alternative Investment Solutions, MassMutual
- Shelley Morrison - Head of Fund Finance, abrdn
- Klas Tikkanen - COO, Nordic Capital
To what extent is investing in the secondaries market a smart choice? Why are firms embracing continuation vehicles as exit alternatives? What do the next few years look like for private credit secondaries? What are the challenges and how are businesses overcoming them?
- Klas Tikkanen - COO, Nordic Capital
- Annabelle de Saint-Quentin - Partner & CFO, TempoCap
- Martins Marnauza - Partner, Investment, Coller Capital
- Mary Lavelle - Partner, Akin Group
To outsource or not to outsource: evaluating both sides of the case. To what extent have LP concerns and regulatory requirements driven funds to stay in-house? What’s the best for the smaller businesses? What functions are firms outsourcing today and what unique services are enabling CFOs and COOs to ultimately focus on their core capabilities?
- Jason Howard - Partner, CFO & COO, Headway Capital Partners
- Nick Latner - Finance Director, Hg Capital
- Malcolm Goddard - Outgoing CFO, Zetland Capital
What obstacles are the venture capital CFOs and COOs facing in today’s market? How are VC back-office peers demonstrating innovation in an increasingly digital world?
Run strictly under The Chatham House Rule, what is said in this session cannot be attributed to any individual. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter. Closed to Press.
- Signe Marie Sveinbjørnsson - Partner & COO, Heartcore Capital
- Roland Geeraedts - CFO, Visionaries Club
As inflation soars, how are CFOs and COOs managing rising remuneration expenses? How are your peers attracting long term loyalty and engagement from existing employees beyond the compensation package? What tools are being used to track their progress, and to making their next decisions?
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
- Andrea Novak - CFO, Laub Capital
Gather around the table with like-minded peers to openly discuss what’s been on your mind.
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
- Juri Pervjakov - Finance and Technology Director, BaltCap