The Private Equity industry has been making strides in promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives, both at the sponsor and portfolio company levels. These initiatives not only benefit the industry but have been broadly impactful to the business community.

On Tuesday, April 11th, industry leaders will gather for a virtual roundtable discussion titled “The Power Of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Private Equity Industry”. The discussion will be moderated by partners Julia Boyd and Sid Bale and will include an open and interactive conversation about diversity initiatives and best practices across investment teams and boards.

The roundtable will feature a diverse range of perspectives from speakers such as Susanne Forsingdal, Managing Director and Head of Americas at Allianz Capital Partners, Elizabeth Govea, Investment Officer at Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, Judy Cotte, Managing Director, Head of ESG and Compliance at Onex, Sherrese Clarke Soares, Founder & CEO at HarbourView Equity Partners, Marcella McColl, Partner and CFO/CCO at Fin Capital, Spencer Tyson, Head of Investment Ratings at Revere, and Christian Hoyos, Vice President, Mid-large buyout at Eurazeo.

During the virtual roundtable, participants will discuss various aspects of diversity and inclusion, including best practices for implementing these initiatives across investment teams and portfolio company management. The conversation will provide insights and strategies that can be adopted by private equity firms to drive positive change and build more inclusive workplaces.

This event presents an opportunity for industry leaders to learn from each other and to collaborate on developing solutions that foster diversity and inclusion. The roundtable will be an open and interactive discussion that promises to be insightful, informative, and impactful for all participants.

In conclusion, the virtual roundtable on “The Power Of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Private Equity Industry” is an excellent opportunity for private equity industry leaders to come together and discuss best practices and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event promises to be a thought-provoking and informative conversation that will inspire participants to drive positive change in their workplaces.