Women In Private Funds

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.

Our programme spotlights women whose achievements, innovation and leadership are reshaping private markets across a broad range of asset classes.

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.

Men continue to dominate the upper echelons in private funds, but the industry has made progress in recruiting more women.

Our annual list celebrates 60 women making an impression in alternative assets.

LPs are using manager selection processes to press for greater gender parity in the private markets industry and beyond.