Private Equity
One common denominator of the dealmakers on our list is determination – killing it is in their DNA. Says Suma Kulkarni of ACON: 'We don’t give up.'
2 min read · 01 March 2023
After two decades working in private equity, Geveda is making things coalesce with the launch of her new shop.
3 min read · 01 March 2023
Her dealmaking prowess is considerable. Since joining the firm in 2007, she has been a key player in many of the 43 platform investments and 22 exits completed by the Kayne Partners team.
3 min read · 01 March 2023
Using her experiences as a catalyst, Held has made it her mission to champion women with clear, decisive action.
3 min read · 01 March 2023
MD and partner on the technology investing team for Carlyle, Tye is one of the most senior women across Carlyle’s entire global private equity platform.
3 min read · 01 March 2023
Isaac co-leads Apollo’s foray into GP and LP secondaries and hybrid services, which the firm is calling S3. Formed last year, S3 launched with $4 billion in capital.
2 min read · 01 March 2023
Kim, global head of private equity at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, was the 'first female private equity professional in South Korea' when she joined Carlyle in 2002. The novelty caused some confusion, including being mistaken for a secretary.
3 min read · 01 March 2023
Wallman's ascent to managing director at Encore Consumer Capital was fueled by her 'leading an outsized share of new deals' she says.
2 min read · 01 March 2023
The chief investment officer of the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation has emerged as an irreverent voice among institutional investors.
4 min read · 01 March 2023
A vice-president at Charlesbank Capital Partners, she focuses on technology, investing in IT services and software companies.
3 min read · 01 March 2023
