About

The DEI agenda is quite profound across the industry and targeted DEI initiatives are growing in private equity as the industry begins to address how its culture has historically impeded diversity. 

A number of recent surveys have highlighted that talent management was the second strategic priority across firms of all sizes, and these priorities include increasing gender and ethnic minority representation.

Private equity holds a responsibility towards its portfolio companies and can play a catalytic role in closing economic gaps between men and women—while strengthening enterprise growth, job creation, and financial security.

This evening will explore best practice in driving long term transformation at the portfolio level and how diversity can and is a key driving force in value creation.

Agenda

18:00-18:30
REGISTRATION & NETWORKING DRINKS

18:30-18:35
Actum Welcome: Kathleen Van Aerden, Head of Research, Actum

18:35-18:45
CHAIR OPENING REMARKS: DR HEATHER MELVILLE, SPECIALIST ADVISOR, TENEO; CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY
OF YORK; CEO & FOUNDER, CLARKE SMITH ADVISORY

 

18:45-19:15
Keynote: Peju Adebajo, NED Wolseley & Ibstock Plc

 

19:15-20:00
Panel Discussion: Diversity: Driving Sustainable Transformation in Value Creation

Sara Ellison (Moderator)
Co-Head of Mid-Market
Value Creation (PE), KPMG

Tanya Tracey
CEO, GAIN – Girls Are INvestors

Corinne Sawers
Principal, KKR Capstone


Cécile Dutheil

Head of Leadership
and Culture– Portfolio, Triton

Séverine de Wulf
Managing Director, Portfolio
Performance Group, PAI Partners

Séverine de Wulf
Managing Director, Portfolio
Performance Group, PAI Partners

20:00-20:30
NETWORKING DRINKS AND CANAPÉS

 

20:30-21:15
Guest Speaker: Maggie Alphonsi, MBE

 

21:15-23:15
NETWORKING DRINKS, CANAPÉS & JAZZ BAND

Why Attend

Actum events are solely focused on private equity value creation. We pride ourselves on providing a meaningful, more intimate experience centred around the principles of high quality content, industry experts,  meaningful networking and the latest trends.
Thought Leaders

Join us to hear from thought leaders and engage with industry experts on their experience on gender, diversity and the human capital agenda.

Insights & Knowledge

Collate practical insights and knowledge on the latest initiatives, trends and tangible ways to optimise your approach to gender, diversity in value creation. Get fresh perspectives and broaden your knowledge with highly curated content and senior level interactions.

Community

Connect with your peers, colleagues and friends of the industry to share ideas, get valuable feedback and connect on key topics and common values.

Quality vs Quantity

Because we believe it is about making relevant and meaningful connections, our events are not trade shows and are capped at 120 participants. The intimate setting and relaxed atmosphere following the discussion will enable meaningful networking.

We are proud to support the Epic Foundation

Epic is a global foundation that empowers and protects Children, Youth, and the planet. The goal is to accelerate social change and build a more just, equitable and sustainable world.