HR / talent management
18 March 2024
5 minutes with… Will Roxburgh, Khepri
The managing partner talks MJ Hudson management buyout origins, the market consolidation in fund administration and its consequences for the rise of boutique firms
4 March 2024
EMH Partners promotes several
Maurice Faber appointed SVP of operations; firm welcomes Achim Kreuzer as ESG manager; Leandra Daum appointed finance associate
15 February 2024
Profile: Sally Beh, ACE & Company
Shares some key management tips she has adopted after 11 years at the firm
12 February 2024
Carta and Merge combine
The partnership aims to enhance equity management processes
12 February 2024
General Atlantic takes minority stake in Partners Capital
Transaction is a bid to support firm with managing succession
2 February 2024
LISTEN: Top of the ops: Operational utopia
The Drawdown team tackles the concept of a PE firm that entirely outsources the investment function
1 February 2024
My life at ECI Partners
The Drawdown goes undercover and through the firm’s succession programme put in place after the initial founders left
29 January 2024
Stake a chance on… New Catalyst Strategic Partners
Jason Howard’s freshly hatched firm, backed by Apollo, aims to support emerging managers, among others
29 January 2024
IPEM: Cash and carry
Anxieties about capital and compensation were not far from the surface at the latest IPEM event in Cannes
29 January 2024
5 minutes with… Kate Pljaskovova, founder of Fair HQ
The digital D&I tool aims to assist GPs to develop in-house and portfolio company HR strategies through scientific research and industry benchmarks
26 January 2024
Eurazeo makes group management appointments
Isabelle Mathieu (left) joins as group chief human resources officer; Coralie Savin (right) as group chief communications officer
26 January 2024
Icecapital, Capza top ranked for compensation
The results of a new survey from Armen and HEC suggest France and the Nordics are the place to be if you want carry or equity
18 January 2024
Profile: Philippe Renauld, Sienna Investment Managers
The CFO and COO shares his passion for operational excellence, highlights the importance of an LP-centric culture and talks ‘democratisation’ of private markets
17 January 2024
Dawn promotes four
In the ops team (pictured), the firm has promoted Adina Goga to director of legal and Gamila Hassan to talent acquisition lead
15 January 2024
Networking for introverts
Cressida Hamilton, executive coach at Chryse Coaching, has some advice for those who wince at the thought of corporate small talk
12 January 2024
Una Terra appoints founding partner and COO
Yves Frey joins the Swiss VC from investment manager SUSI Partners
11 January 2024
Profile: Jesper Frydensberg Rasmussen, Axcel
The CFO discusses the importance of clearly defined roles and how CFOs can support their firm in uncharted economic environments
9 January 2024
Catalysing fund administration
Independent fund administrator Alchelyst emerges in Ireland and aims to differentiate itself through employee ownership, state-of-the-art tech and close-quarters service culture
4 January 2024
Profile: John Mansvelt, Apheon
CFO and AIFM conducting officer tells the story of his transition from audit to PE, his key governance duties and shaping a new cultural identity
2 January 2024
Comment: The building blocks
Karma Samdup and Vicki Odette, partners at Haynes & Boone, explore the core elements needed when building a successful PE firm
2 January 2024
Operational utopia
If operations professionals made all the decisions, what would the perfect PE firm look like?
20 December 2023
Postcards from Portugal: Keep your fund admins closer
In a final reflection from The Drawdown’s Operational Leaders Summit, we highlight views on nearshoring and the need to love your fund admin
20 December 2023
Comment: Brand building materials
Olivia Barry of Prosek Partners explains how social media and branding have become increasingly important to private market fundraising
19 December 2023
Column: Tech-tonic talent
Natalia Ramsden of Sofos Associates argues that AI-led transformations of business will require a seismic shift towards critical thinking
11 December 2023
What DEI you mean?
Dynamo’s latest report on ESG reporting finds LPs and GPs have different expectations when it comes to DEI reporting
7 December 2023
Postcards from Portugal… Top talent
Attracting and retaining junior talent requires clear direction and HR initiatives
27 November 2023
Profile: Martim Avillez, Limerston Capital
The COO and founding partner discusses setting up the firm’s operations, combining them with his investment duties and navigating difficult times
24 November 2023
Goddard leaves role at Zetland Capital
The former COO and CFO has been with the special situations house since it was founded in 2016
20 November 2023
Firm identity
A tight fundraising environment and ESG fund naming conventions warrant a closer look at the names of private equity entities, writes Matthias Plötz
14 November 2023
Abris Capital launches DEI code for portfolio
Firm makes commitments across education, governance, ownership and process with the aim of influencing industry practice
13 November 2023
The digital CFO
While most CFOs would protest at the idea of their entire role being outsourced, an example of a plug-in CFO service is the upcoming launch of Corvus Group. Is it time to outsource the CFO entirely?
2 November 2023
Stake a chance on… Bonaccord Capital
The firm’s GP stake strategy focuses on capital formation and ‘creating an enduring institution’
30 October 2023
Comment: Outsmarting the slowdown
Scott Ramsey of MUFG Investor Services explores how finance and ops leaders are laying the groundwork for growth
25 October 2023
PFA launches compensation module
Tool to provide analytics, management reports, compensation letters and leadership summaries
19 October 2023
Profile: Gerwin Theiler, capiton AG
The CFO and partner reflects on how the industry has changed and talks shop about continuation vehicles and succession planning
16 October 2023
Column: Everyone an ESG expert? Forget about it
Natalia Ramsden of Sofos Associates considers digital dementia, ESG and the value of prioritising critical thinking
11 October 2023
Universal Investment’s COO heads up Luxembourg
Etienne Rougier aims to help with UI efa’s growth
9 October 2023
Avocado toast and carry
An open ear for the next generation’s concerns and demonstrating how PE can address them could be the key to answering the talent question
5 October 2023
The roots of diversity
A diverse hiring process should focus on removing unconscious bias at the roots of your business rather than just getting the optics right
2 October 2023
Column: Seeking diversity in adversity
Dörte Höppner of The Riverside Company argues that an economic downturn is the ideal time for PE firms to diversify their talent pools
2 October 2023
New tools needed?
CFOs in the European midmarket worry about talent retention and whether their management strategies will be enough to nurture the leaders of tomorrow, writes Jon Whiteaker
28 September 2023
Profile: Melanie Wiese, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
The CFO and member of the board of management walks us through lessons learned in the course of her career and how her passion for a diverse and collaborative culture translates into practice
26 September 2023
FCA and PRA propose D&I reporting measures
The consultation papers aim to introduce frameworks to measure D&I objectives
22 September 2023
What the AI?!... NGP Capital
VP of data analytics Atte Honkasalo and partner Christian Noske discuss how NGP’s internal startup search platform is shaking up operational workflows
18 September 2023
Column: ChatGPT: Enhancement or hindrance?
Natalia Ramsden of Sofos Associates considers the ways AI applications such as ChatGPT could both boost and diminish human cognition
18 September 2023
DIY in the wild wild East
Across Lebanon and Palestine, enterprising GPs are piloting their industry with no legislative framework or operational ecosystem, as Matthias Plötz investigates
13 September 2023
CVC appoints chief people officer
Katharina Koenig is to succeed global head of HR Helene Thomas
4 September 2023
Taking the plunge
The vast pools of capital located in the UAE remain the main draw for private equity firms but a local office is increasingly needed to access them
9 August 2023
The Drawdown Award Winners: Flavie Jean and Maria Stasse
Flavie Jean and Maria Stasse, co-heads of HR at Ardian, were named HR & Talent Professional of the Year at The Drawdown Awards 2023
3 August 2023
Profile: Markus Gyssler, EMERAM Capital Partners
The managing partner and COO reflects on 10 years at the firm, walks through its succession programme and explains how he combines operational with investment duties
27 July 2023
‘GPs are becoming more creative’
Following his move from Travers Smith to Dechert, we caught up with fund formation veteran Sam Kay to get his take on the current market
24 July 2023
The Drawdown Awards winners: Matt Guy
Matt Guy, associate director at Federated Hermes Private Markets, was named Rising Star of the Year at The Drawdown Awards 2023
20 July 2023
Shiny happy people
In conversation with Investindustrial’s head of talent, Cordelia Dolan, we discuss the art of driving value creation through human capital
17 July 2023
The Drawdown Awards winners: Kristy Trieste
Kristy Trieste, founding partner of Motive Partners, was named Chief Financial Officer of the Year at The Drawdown Awards 2023
10 July 2023
Silicon Roundabout Ventures appoints CTO
The firm’s first operational hire, Ralph King, joins to support its aim of building a ‘tech-driven’ VC company
5 July 2023
Stafford Capital cements legal function
Following the appointment of general counsel Jim Marsh in February, The Drawdown can reveal that the firm has now brought in a chief compliance officer