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SuperReturn Secondaries North America
November 18, 2025
Convene 360, Madison AvenueNew York

Mr Yann Robard
Managing Partner at Dawson Partners
Speaker

Profile

Yann Robard is Managing Partner of Dawson. Established in 2015, Dawson is a leading global alternative asset manager focused on providing innovative structured solutions to the private markets.

The Firm has over $22 billion in assets under management and 230 employees across offices in Toronto, New York City and London UK. Since its inception, Dawson has deployed over $26 billion across more than 270 transactions.

Prior to Dawson, Yann spent a cumulative 13 years at CPP Investment Board (“CPPIB”). Yann joined CPPIB in 2001 at the inception of its private equity investment program. He was Managing Director, Head of Secondaries and Co-Investments in 2015 when he left CPPIB to establish Dawson.

Yann has more than 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) Charterholder.

About Dawson Partners (“Dawson”)

Dawson is a leading global alternative asset manager focused on providing innovative structured solutions to the private markets. Founded in 2015, Dawson provides tailored portfolio financing and liquidity solutions to LPs and GPs.

The Firm has US$22 billion of assets under management and has deployed over US$26 billion across more than 270 transactions. Dawson has more than 230 employees and offices in Toronto, London, UK and New York City.

Agenda Sessions

  • Breaking new ground: emerging trends in LP-led secondaries

    11:35