Profile
20 July 2020
Profile: Matthew Thornton, Ardian
The CFO discusses how Ardian’s finance function is set up, the importance of integrating yourself into existing team culture and his involvement in the firm’s Foundation
25 June 2020
5 minutes with… René Kampschulte, Keytrack
The managing director talks about why he created the VC portfolio management software, the ultimate goal for the product and why he won’t rule out expanding to PE in the future
22 June 2020
Talking tech: FSN’s Conradi on tech culture
Part two of our two-part series explores how Conradi is handling the firm’s digital transformation, challenges around tech working culture and his plans for the next year
1 June 2020
Profile: Robin Bailey, Pantheon
He discusses his transition from finance team to COO, the challenges of change, as well as implications of ever-increasing demands for transparency
21 May 2020
Profile: Caroline Hadrbolec, Eurazeo
The chief human resources officer discusses the differences of working for a listed PE firm, HR in Asia and the importance of creating career pathways
7 May 2020
5 minutes with… Eve Ellis, Ropes & Gray
Financial services regulation specialist Eve Ellis outlines steps GPs need to take to maintain compliance, what regulators expect and key regulatory developments for 2020
23 April 2020
Profile: Caroline Carr, Permira
The chief human resources officer discusses her career change from law to human resources, her role across the firm and its portfolio as well as the importance of collaboration at Permira
25 March 2020
C5’s Piennar on handling the pandemic
“We are seeing a surge in demand for cybersecurity services” - C5 Capital
17 March 2020
5 minutes with… Troy Pospisil, InCloudCounsel
InCloudCounsel founder and CEO Troy Pospisil discusses the advantages of digitising legal contracts
16 March 2020
The Profile: Stephen Richmond, CFO Abris Capital
Stephen Richmond tracks his journey from investment director to CFO, and the nuances of operating funds in central and eastern Europe
5 March 2020
The Profile: Millie Glennon, Bridges
Millie Glennon discusses her diverse career path into private equity, the evolution of her role at the firm and the importance of personnel development
20 February 2020
The Profile: Stephanie Wall, Palatine
Palatine's Stephanie Wall discusses the firm’s ESG evolution over the last 10 years, approaches to measuring sustainability and lessons learned from working in a consultancy
3 February 2020
The Profile: Diana Meyel, Cipio Partners
Cipio's Meyel discusses the importance of being a strategic operator; why CFOs need to be more visible within their organisations as investors and regulators alike demand stable, robust and predictable platforms
30 January 2020
Q&A with Lauren Iaslovits, CEPRES board special advisor
Co-founder and former COO of SunGard Investran’s Lauren Iaslovits discusses why she left Investran and what brought her to her new role
13 January 2020
Q&A with Luke Dembosky, partner at Debevoise on cyber risk
Cyber security is one of the biggest risks facing PE, but in Europe, an area that needs far more attention. Luke Dembosky, partner at Debevoise shares his insights
13 January 2020
The Profile: Ruby Biring, Livingbridge
Livingbridge’s head of talent Ruby Biring discusses the uniqueness of the talent role within a private equity firm, how each role is entirely different and the changes still to come
6 January 2020
The Profile: Jason Howard, Headway Capital
Headway’s CFO Jason Howard looks back at the important lessons learned throughout his career, which now act as intrinsic guides for his current role, where meeting the needs of clients is key.
18 December 2019
Q&A with Raxita Kapashi, CFO at Dawn Capital
Having recently joined Dawn Capital as the company's first official CFO, Kapashi discusses her new role and what led her to join a venture capital firm
12 December 2019
5 minutes with… Corvus Advisers
Newly-launched legal and regulatory consultancy aims to fill the grey space between law firms and compliance consultants
5 December 2019
The Profile: Therése Lennehag, EQT
Therése Lennehag explores current ESG trends, technological advances, her role within EQT, the nuances of characteristics of those working on ESG initiatives and her outlook on how these roles will develop
25 November 2019
The Profile: Jackson Heddy, Northzone
Jackson Heddy discusses the particular challenges of running a venture back office; including the complexity of data analysis for young companies and troublesome valuation methods
15 November 2019
5 minutes with… Linnovate Partners
The Drawdown catches up with Linnovate’s new MD Redmond Lee to find out about the technology-focused fund administrator’s expansion into Europe
10 October 2019
Profile: Julie Gallon of Highvern
Gallon, who is a senior manager in Highvern's fund's team, discusses the impact of consolidation within the fund admin space and her outlook for the industry.
13 September 2019
5 minutes with… Mercatus
Chris Webb, who recently joined Mercatus after 10 years with FIS Investran to build up the software company’s European business, discusses the offering and his outlook
18 July 2019
Dunedin’s Karan Darroch on IT and outsourcing
Darroch discusses visualisation tools, cloud migration, IT consultancies and legal support
16 July 2019
Dunedin’s Karan Darroch on evolution of role and industry outlook
Detailing the growing complexities of PE finance and operations functions
10 July 2019
5 minutes with… Castalia Compliance
Tracy Diamond, founder of boutique consultancy Castalia Compliance reveals her top tips for handling growing regulatory burdens
4 July 2019
Profile: Lincoln Jopp, Disruptive Capital
From soldier to partner, Jopp isn't a typical private equity practitioner
20 September 2018
5 minutes with… Agio
CEO Bart McDonough speaks of the sophisticated new face of hackers now targeting PE
13 September 2018
CFO Profile: Apera Capital’s Rob Shaw
Apera CFO details the creation of firm's tech-driven cloud-based back office
7 September 2018
5 minutes with… The Private Equity Stakeholder Project
New project aims to connect workers with private equity firms
4 September 2018
IR Profile: Apposite’s Valerie Auffray
IR head reveals how her role has evolved and now includes back office operations
20 July 2018
AnaCap’s Edwards on outsourcing and regulations
Final instalment of our discussion with AnaCap COO Michael Edwards explores outsourcing and regs
19 July 2018
AnaCap’s Edwards on proprietary technology
Second instalment of our discussion with AnaCap COO Michael Edwards explores development of intelligence platform
16 July 2018
AnaCap’s Edwards on being a successful COO
First of three-part series explores must-have traits for the role
28 June 2018
5 minutes with… Jyoti Banerjee
Reporting expert discusses why PE needs an information architecture and a CIO to run it
21 June 2018
5 minutes with… Dominique Gaillard
France Invest’s new chair talks tech and Brexit as market overheats under Macron effect
18 June 2018
Profile: Clyde Blowers’ partner Shauna Powell
CBC partner Powell discusses importance of regulatory expertise within partnership
30 May 2018
5 minutes with… RepRisk
The Drawdown travels to PE’s reputational frontlines with CEO Philipp Aeby
25 May 2018
5 minutes with… Travers Smith
The Drawdown talks new LP operational due diligence strategies with Sam Kay
17 May 2018
FD Profile: Hermes GPE’s Karen Sands
Hermes GPE's FD Karen Sands details her journey from fund accountant to organisational linchpin
16 April 2018
COO Profile: Mid Europa’s Manish Mittal
The CEE-focused firm’s COO talks BEPS, breadth and bridging facilities
12 April 2018
IR Profile: Christiian Marriott, Equistone
IR head reveals how new technologies supported GP's recent four month road trip
5 February 2018
Responsible Investment Profile: LGT’s Tycho Sneyers
The PRI board’s first PE member discusses plans to make scheme more relevant for GPs
8 January 2018
CFO profile: Prem Mohan Raj, NorthEdge Capital
The Manchester-based private equity firm's CFO talks transitions and compliance
13 November 2017
Profile: Bridges’ Maggie Loo
Partner Maggie Loo shares the perks and challenges of fundraising with impact in mind
7 November 2017
Profile: EQT’s head of HR, Anna Wahlström
Wahsltröm discusses talent management, diversity and global culture in a growing business
26 October 2017
Profile: EQT’s head of fund management, Peter Veldman
Q&A with Peter Veldman, EQT's head of fund management
16 October 2017
Risk, Technology & Operations profile: InfraRed’s Sarah Gledhill
An in-depth look at InfraRed's operational review
7 September 2017
CFO Profile: Nordic Capital’s Klas Tikkanen
Private equity CFOs still need to work at getting a seat at the big table, Tikkanen says
21 August 2017
IR Profile: Altor’s Søren Johansen
The Drawdown speaks to partner Søren Johansen about Altor's uncommon investor relations setup
7 August 2017
IR Profile: Oakley Capital’s Steven Tredget
The Drawdown speaks to Oakley Capital's new IR head, Steven Tredget, about cultural differences between public and private markets
10 July 2017
CRO Profile: Pantheon’s Graeme Keenan
Q&A with Pantheon Chief Risk Officer Graeme Keenan
31 May 2017
COO Profile: Pemberton’s Thomas Lack
The Drawdown speaks to Thomas Lack, Pemberton's new COO
24 May 2017
IR Profile: IK Investment Partners’ Mads Ryum Larsen
The Drawdown speaks to partner and head of IR about IK's first in-house fundraise, the €1.85bn IK VIII
10 May 2017
COO Profile: BGF’s Matthew Reed
The Drawdown speaks to Business Growth Fund COO Matthew Reed