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Klazkin joined the firm as its first female investment associate in 2009, and in 2023 became its first, and only, female partner.

At Apollo, Sorensen oversees a 25-person global team and led the fundraising for Apollo’s most recent flagship private equity fund, which closed at $20bn in 2023.

Last February, Marquis was named president of Arsenal, after building and leading the firm’s human capital function and serving as co-head of the firm’s operating team.

Her work has been instrumental in expanding and driving the success of EQT’s real assets business in North America. Jatar has contributed to 10 platform and add-on deals since joining the firm.

Ossman helps lead the firm’s investment efforts across medical products and diagnostic services and is helping the firm to invest its fifth fund.

Over Dickerson’s tenure, Genstar has grown from less than $200m of assets under management to $49bn of AUM.

Dittmar is the founder and CIO of L2 Point, a Latina- owned and led investment firm specializing in structured equity for late-stage growth companies.

With Daraja Capital, Etienne is no longer just an adviser to emerging funds; she’s providing seed capital, along with all the advice to help new managers.

Despite the current political climate, the women on our list are keeping up the good fight for inclusion and mentorship of women in private equity.

Expect strong dealmaking and narrower valuations, says Erika López, corporate partner in Baker McKenzie’s Chicago office and a member of the Global Private Equity Practice.