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SuperReturn CFO/COO North America
May 13-15, 2025
The Gwen HotelChicago
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Main Conference Day 1 - CT (Central Time, GMT-06:00)

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8:20am - 9:00am
Registration and welcome coffee
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9:00am - 9:05am
Chair’s welcome address
  • Romulad Beneche - US Director, AIMA
9:05am - 9:45am
Cyber threat landscape – working with law enforcement
  • Matthew Osegard - Supervisory Special Agent, Squad CC-6 (Cyber crimes, Cyber Task Force), FBI Chicago
9:45am - 10:30am
The SEC Private Funds Advisor Rules: key priorities

An update of where we are now.

  • Melissa Gainor - Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
  • Joann Harris - Firm Partner and Chief Compliance Officer, TPG
  • Chris Iorillo - Chief Financial, Legal and Compliance Officer, Freeman Spogli
10:30am - 11:00am
The unseen risks: what Tipper X teaches us about compliance blind spots

Lessons for private equity firms now


  • Tom Hardin - Owner, Tipper X Advisors LLC
  • Steven Schwab - Senior Director, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Thoma Bravo
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11:00am - 11:30am
Morning coffee and networking break
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11:30am - 12:15pm
Integration of AI in private equity: the potential to revolutionize
  • Who are the early adopters and how can firms optimise AI to scale?
  • In what ways can GPs leverage AI to strengthen their relations with investors and navigate potential risks?
  • John Jacobs - Chief Compliance Officer, Deputy General Counsel and Managing Director, Gryphon Investors
  • Abhishek Sinha - CEO & CIO, Nelumbium Capital
  • Eric Levin - Chief Technology Officer, GCM Grosvenor
  • Camille Asaro - Partner - Audit Sector Leader for Private Equity, KPMG
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Tech showcases

Service providers will have 10 minutes to make a solo presentation to showcase their best-in-class product offering.

Followed by Q&A .

  • Michael Basen - Executive Vice President, Director, Alternative Funds Group, BankUnited
  • Rochelle Glazman - VP Head of Product Marketing, Arcesium
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1:00pm - 2:05pm
Networking lunch
1:00pm - 2:05pm
CFO/COO only - Invite-only lunch

Places limited to 30. Places are reserved for CFO/COO/CCO/CTO/CROs from GP companies only

Please contact Adrianna to register, adrianna.moskal@informa.com

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2:05pm - 2:50pm
The SEC Private Funds Advisor Rules: timelines, challenges, and practical implementation
  • Hear how LPs and GPs are preparing for the changes
  • Suzan Rose - Senior Adviser, Government and Regulatory Affairs, AIMA
  • Mark Barham - Chief Administrative and Chief Compliance Officer, Flexpoint Ford
  • Andrew Spring - Managing Director and CFO, MidOcean Partners
2:50pm - 3:35pm
The ever-evolving role of a C-suite leader: secrets to C-suite success
  • How many hats does the CFO/COO/CCOs wear and what are the latest ones added to the wardrobe?
  • Cross collaboration and who owns what risk?
  • Judy Yuan - Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Sentinel Global
  • William Newbrander - Partner and CFO, Osceola Capital Management
  • Brian Smith - Partner, CFO and COO, Multicoin Capital
  • Vinay Bantu - CEO, YMY Capital
2:05pm - 2:50pm
A-Z of industry pain points: what’s the playbook for GPs?
  • Stella Ho - Partner, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Business Operations, LightBay Capital
  • Lily Hou - Director of Operations, Architect Capital
2:50pm - 3:35pmPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
How to strengthen the ODD function to build and maintain better relationships with managers?

Run strictly under The Chatham House Rule, and open to pre-registered CFOs, COOs, CCOs, CROs & CTOs. Places are limited. To register please email Adrianna.moskal@informa.com

  • Robert Adler - CFO & COO, Azimut Alternative Capital Partners
  • Yonatan Sinuany - CFO, Vintage Investment Partners
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3:35pm - 4:05pm
Afternoon refreshments and networking break
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4:05pm - 4:50pm
Getting it right first time: reporting best practices
  • Rising expectations, ease of reporting burdens, data fragmentation and reassuring investors.
  • How do you manage it all?
  • Ryan Cowles - Managing Director, Co - Head of Fund Accounting & Operations, Warburg Pincus
  • Vinay Bantu - CEO, YMY Capital
  • Stephanie Smith - Global Chief Operating Officer, Equity Private Markets, BlackRock
4:50pm - 5:30pm
People risk and compliance
  • How are CCOs mitigating malpractice, insider trading and avoiding reputational damage within their organisations?
  • Chris Iorillo - Chief Financial, Legal and Compliance Officer, Freeman Spogli
  • John Jacobs - Chief Compliance Officer, Deputy General Counsel and Managing Director, Gryphon Investors
4:05pm - 4:50pm
Troubleshooting technology risk
  • How are CTOs and COOs managing technology risk in an ever-changing landscape?
  • Nicholas Platt, Jr. - Partner and co-founder, Kudu Investment Management, LLC
  • Imran Shaikh - Chief Technology Officer, Shore Capital Partners
4:50pm - 5:35pm
How can C-suite professionals foster better relations with regulators and LPs?
  • What needs to change?
  • Gerry Esposito - Partner, CFO & CCO, Newbury Partners
  • John Beczak - Chief Financial Officer, Resource Capital Funds
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5:35pm - 6:30pm
Evening drinks reception
6:30pm - 6:35pm
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