Mark McDonald

Head, EMEA & Asia Secondaries
Credit Suisse

Mark leads the EMEA & Asia Secondary Advisory business at Credit Suisse. Prior to assuming his current role in 2013, Mark gained twelve years of experience with several private-equity firms in Europe including 3i, Keyhaven Capital Partners and Pomona Capital; where he was responsible for the secondary, primary and direct co-investment business in Europe and sat on the Advisory Boards of various underlying investment partnerships.

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Day 1

Friday, February 9th, 2018

13:35 Welcome remarks from the Chairperson

14:30 DISCUSSION PANEL: How to adjust Private Equity investments to perform in a low growth environment with increased risk and volatility?

Cost vs performance: What is the ideal balance when choosing to invest in PE assets vs. other performing asset classes?
How can private equity sustain its rate of return in a low growth economy?
How do PE cash flows and performance metrics compare to other alternative asset classes?
How are growing interests and improved performance in real estate and infrastructure investments impacting private equity allocations?

Day 2

Friday, March 9th, 2018

14:30 INTERVIEW: How are GP-led transactions impacting the way LPs balance their portfolios?

How are GPs managing secondary buyers and how does this influence their LP investment strategies?
Evaluating the levels of transparency and information needed to demonstrate changes in price and how this provides more choice for the seller
How is a GP’s ability to restructure portfolios impacting how and which GPs the investor chooses to partner with?
Where are the more niche investment opportunities and how have GPs encouraged this?
How has remaining in a fund been more beneficial to the end investor compared to selling their stake?