Adam Le
Adam Le is Senior Editor, EMEA, for PEI Group's private equity publications, overseeing the flow of global news and analysis for Private Equity International and Secondaries Investor. Based in London, Adam works closely with private equity-focused colleagues across PEI's offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. Prior to PEI, his roles included reporting on finance and technology for Bloomberg Japan.
Richard Hope, who was promoted to the top position last week, said greater understanding of the 'black box' of private equity is crucial.
CD&R, Permira and Riverside were just some of the firms sharing their thoughts at PEI's forum in Singapore on Thursday.
The Asante Capital founder discusses what he learned from Mounir ‘Moose’ Guen, the biggest mistakes first-time GPs make and the best places to avoid private equity types when breakfasting in London.
David Enriquez, head of private equity at the $208bn New York City Retirement Systems, talks co-investments, GP-LP best practices and the ‘white space’ it wants to fill in its portfolio.
Managing partner Ajit Nedungadi likens parting with a stake in the buyout and growth equity firm to selling a family heirloom.
The BearTooth Advisors founder helped the fintech-focused investment firm raise its debut fund.
Giving LPs direct exposure to assets via partial exits is a trend set to continue, according to Jean-Baptiste Wautier, the firm's investment committee chairman.
Delaney Brown, head of private equity funds, outlined the types of deals the pension giant prefers and governance issues it pushes for at the BVCA Summit in London on Thursday.
Once described as a ‘sleepy outpost’, this listed French firm is hungry for acquisitions and has international expansion in its crosshairs.
The global giant has raised $2bn for Advent Global Technology with the majority of capital coming from existing LPs.