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While women remain underrepresented in private markets, particularly at senior levels, PEI’s annual Women of Influence list demonstrates that there is certainly no shortage of female talent.
Though the market largely concurs that diversity of talent drives value, enacting meaningful change at the portfolio level is something of a journey.
The private equity industry must work together to create an inclusive culture and increase the number of women at senior levels, says Level 20’s CEO.
Career paths in private markets may not be linear, but there are always opportunities to learn and build relationships, says BlackRock’s Pamela Brylski.
Data has a key role to play in identifying diversity and inclusion priorities and tracking progress across business levels and jurisdictions, say Sanne Group’s Karlien De Bruin, Catherine Law and Stacey Relton.
Our programme spotlights women whose achievements, innovation and leadership are reshaping private markets across a broad range of asset classes.
The industry can help build better businesses, create jobs and deliver returns, while working together to drive meaningful progress on ESG and DE&I, says EBRD’s Anne Fossemalle.
Senior support and better communicating the benefits of a long-term career in private markets could help reduce attrition among female investment staff, say Goldman Sachs’ Nicole Agnew and Stephanie Hui.
Outreach and educational programmes are crucial to attracting more women and underrepresented groups into the private funds industry.
Our programme spotlights women whose achievements, innovation and leadership are reshaping private markets across a broad range of asset classes.