Private equity 2026 outlook

The strategy leader’s evolving mandate

Wednesday, 8 Mar

10-11 a.m. EST/ 3-4 p.m. GMT

Strategy leader responsibilities have seen significant expansion over the past 10 years, and three quarters of strategy executives in our recent global survey expect to adapt their mandate in response to the current environment. During this session Na’ama Alpert, Emma Gibbs, and Whitney Zimmerman will discuss our latest research on strategy leadership and the key drivers of success in the role.

How ESG can enhance profitable growth

Thursday, 23 Mar

10-11 a.m. EDT/ 2-3 p.m. GMT

Financially successful high-growth companies that also lead on ESG outperform their peers in shareholder returns, our new research shows. Join Rebecca Doherty, Claudia Kampel, and Werner Rehm as they discuss how to drive profitable growth that also advances ESG priorities.

How to build resilience through M&A

Tuesday, 28 Mar
10-11 a.m. EDT/ 3-4 p.m. BST

In previous downturns, companies that pursued programmatic M&A with a through-cycle approach significantly outperformed their competitors. Join us as Patrick McCurdy, Tobias Lundberg, and Jeff Rudnicki discuss with investment banker Joanna Stone Herman how to harness the power of programmatic M&A to thrive in the current economic environment.

Seven mindsets and practices for new CFOs (Asia session)

Wednesday, 5 Apr
9-10 a.m. HKT/ 11 - noon AEDT

With ever more functions reporting to the CFO, how can new finance chiefs hit the ground running? Join us as Ankur Agrawal and Nikolay Anoshchenko discuss the recent article on how incoming CFOs can jumpstart long-term value creation.

How to build resilience through M&A

Tuesday, 28 Mar
10-11 a.m. EDT/ 3-4 p.m. BST

In previous downturns, companies that pursued programmatic M&A with a through-cycle approach significantly outperformed their competitors. Join us as Patrick McCurdy and Jeff Rudnicki discuss with investment banker Joanna Stone Herman how to harness the power of programmatic M&A to thrive in the current economic environment.

Private equity 2026 outlook

Wednesday, 18 Feb
10-11 a.m. EST / 3-4 p.m. GMT

Global private markets continue to see challenges and opportunities. During this session, Chris Croke, Alex Edlich, and Rahel Schneider, co-authors of our latest Global Private Market Report 2026, will share their perspectives on the private markets landscape, including key trends and insights for 2026.

How to prepare for the CEO role

Tuesday, 11, Apr
10-11 a.m. EDT / 3-4 p.m. BST

More people have scaled Mount Everest than reached the top job at a Fortune 500 corporation. Join Carolyn Dewar and Vik Malhotra as they discuss their upcoming article on the four key ways to successfully ascend to the CEO role.

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Thursday, 17 Nov
10-11 a.m. EST/ 3-4 p.m. GMT

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Secrets of success in divestitures

Tuesday, 18 Apr
10-11 a.m. EDT/ 3-4 p.m. BST

Splitting companies apart can be a unique opportunity to create value for the remaining and spun-off entities. Join Gerd Finck, Anna Mattsson, and Marc Silberstein as they discuss their new research on how to approach synergies, costs, and risks in transforming both businesses.

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Thursday, 17 Nov
10-11 a.m. EST/ 3-4 p.m. GMT

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