
Katherine Hill Ritchie
Director of Strategic Development and Board Member, Nottingham Spirk Family Office

As part of our commitment to safety at PartnerConnect East 2021 and in accordance with New York City and venue COVID-19 guidelines, we are requiring that all attendees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status prior to checking into the event at the Harvard Club of New York 35 W 44th St, New York.
To expediate this process, PEI Media and the Harvard Club will be using Health Pass by CLEAR, which provides a secure, digital proof of COVID-related health insights via the CLEAR mobile app. Complete your health screening with Health Pass by CLEAR ahead of time for expedited check-in and entry. We will not be accepting NYC COVID Safe App and Excelsior Pass as a form of record of vaccination at the event. We are only accepting proof via Health Pass by CLEAR.
All attendees will receive the event specific Health Pass registration code prior to the event.
PartnerConnect East brings together LPs and Private Equity GPs for two days of learning, networking and private meetings.
Hosted by PEI and the publishers of Buyouts, VCJ, and PEHub since 1988 – PartnerConnect East brings together the most influential PE professionals for fundraising, deal-sourcing and intelligence sharing.
Our truly innovative program features thought leaders discussing:
Partner Connect is an amazing Conference that brings together like mind Influencers to target today’s dynamic market place.
Besides the friendly staff, high quality panels and talks and super relevant attendees, the LP/GP ExecConnect platform is the most amazing thing that I have eve…
Great conference for getting deals done and meeting new potential partners.
Besides the friendly staff, high quality panels and talks and super relevant attendees, the LP/GP ExecConnect platform is the most amazing thing that I have ever experienced in similar events. It is the true definition of an efficient networking that really differentiates PartnerConnect’s events.
Hotel Information
Kimpton Muse Hotel
130 W. 46th Street, New York, New York 10036
Please reach out to Lucy.Shulman@kimptonhotels.com directly to book a room for our upcoming conference. Please reference PartnerConnect East in your communication.
What is ExecConnect?
ExecConnect is a proprietary private meeting program consisting of meticulously pre-scheduled 20-minute meetings between mutually interested GPs and LPs. Each One-to-One Meeting is carefully vetted by ExecConnect Directors to ensure that LPs looking to commit capital and GPs looking to raise capital meet in a relaxed, efficient and effective manner. View the list of attendees in advance, pre-select those you would most like to meet and let us do the rest! You’ll arrive at PartnerConnect East with a full schedule of meetings organized by our VIP team.
ExecConnect removes the countless hours of research and travel needed for investors and managers whose goals are in symmetry, to meet in person. The time and hassle you avoid is incalculable.
If you are a Limited Partner (LP) looking for investment opportunities or to meet and screen new GP’s in a time-efficient, personalized manner, please contact Mike Scorelle via email at mscorelle@buyoutsinsider.com. Limited Partners who accept three or more meetings will receive complimentary admission to the entire event.
Apply for an institutional investor pass
As an accredited institutional investor you may qualify for a Complimentary Institutional Investor Pass. Recipients of this Investor Pass may attend the entire conference program and the general networking reception, if you agree to participate in our ExecConnect 1:1 meeting program for at least three 20-minute private meetings with fund managers of your choice at a time of your choice.
By applying for a complimentary pass below, you certify that your firm is a qualified institutional investor that commits capital to alternative asset managers, or that your firm advises institutional investors to make such commitments. You also certify that your firm is an accredited investor as defined by Rule 501 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. You agree to take at least 3 private meetings as part of the ExecConnect Meetings Program.
Please note: Fund of Funds who qualify for a complimentary pass are restricted to those who are responsible to approve, oversee or research primary commitments to fund managers. Professionals who work on secondaries, directs, fundraising, marketing, business development, or in an administrative capacity, would not qualify. We will be in touch once you have submitted your application. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact mscorelle@buyoutsinsider.com.
We are currently confirming the 2021 Forum speakers that will feature experts from preeminent private equity firms. Interested in speaking at the Forum ? Please check back periodically for updates.
Seth Kerker, Director Events Americas, PEI
In today’s environment, large corporates are actively managing their portfolio of business lines. There is opportunity for growth-oriented investors to invest or co-invest in large scale carveouts or tuck-ins to existing portfolio assets.
During this conversation, the panel will discuss some key areas of concern when evaluating the assets, including:
Speaker:
Neto Alexander, Managing Director, Alix Partners
Moderator:
Alastair Goldfisher, Venture Capital Editor, PEI Media
Across markets, CIOs are reconfiguring their investment processes to account for increasing pressure to implement and report ESG metrics. With ESG-linked credit emerging as the new trend within the fast-growing sustainable investing space, managers are turning their focus toward identifying best practices that can be applied to private lending as well. Newmarket Capital’s Thierry Adant sits down to discuss how his firm is approaching the opportunity set.
Speaker:
Thierry Adant, Chief Investment Officer, Newmarket Capital
Moderator:
Jordan Stutts, Senior Writer, New Private Markets
Over the past two years, despite market fluctuations, LPs have stayed strong in their PE Investments with many institutional investors targeting their allocations to alternative investments in a big way. Will we continue to see this trend in the coming months? Are there market changes we need to brace for with the ever-evolving variants of Covid 19? Our experts are here to talk you through everything you’ll need for the next two years to stay resilient and prepared.
Panelists:
Matthew Ahern, Managing Principal, Knightsbridge Advisers
Michael Felman, President & CEO, MSF Capital Advisors
Ian Rice, Portfolio Manager, Private Equity, Hartford Investment Management
Moderator:
Lesley Dong, Managing Partner, Aster Capital
Every day we are searching for value and growth opportunities. The question is, as we sort through the data, how are we measuring and tracking these key performance indicators in portfolio companies? How are we using this data to help us to seek out additional value opportunities? Our elite panel of operating partners are here to break it down and talk best practices for continues success for years to come.
Panelists:
Benjamin Humphreys, Senior Operating Executive, Monomoy Capital Partners
Andrew Walshe, Head of Portfolio Operations, Sightway Capital
Moderator:
Cassie Young, Operating Partner, Primary Venture Partners
You’ve set up a successful business and now it’s time to move onto the next venture, but how do you ensure the company you’re moving on from is going to the right ownership? Our panelists tackle the pertinent exit strategies vitals to GPs when making these decisions regarding secondary sales, strategic acquisitions, or repurchase by promoters. Join us to learn more!
Panelists:
Jared Barlow, Partner, Kline Hill Partners
David Clark, Managing Director, Head of Financial Sponsors, Raymond James
Moderator:
Tony Doesburg, Managing Director, Riveron
ESG, it’s one of the most highly debated topics in the financial sector to date, but what does it really mean? How are firms finding opportunities to leverage ESG to help deliver returns and make their companies more sustainable? How are decisions in the boardroom impacting industries as a whole? We talk this and so much more as our panelists investigate everything from impact investing to corporate social responsibility and everything in between.
Panelists:
Sarah Bratton Hughes, Head of Sustainability, Schroders
Sara Zulkosky, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Recast Capital
Moderator:
Jordan Stutts, Senior Writer, New Private Markets
The venture industry is evolving, and new trends are emerging that could create long-term effects. Diverse-led funds and diversity investing, rising valuations, the democratization of access to the asset class, influx of SPACs, robust fundraising pace, increased competition at all investment stages and a swelling of emerging managers are certain to impact venture activity for years to come. Join our esteemed group of panelists as they look at the latest fundraising trends and predict how things will shake out for years to come.
Panelists:
McKeever (Mac) E. Conwell, II, Founder & Managing Partner, Rare Breed
Chip Hazard, General Partner, Flybridge Capital Partners
Moderator:
Alastair Goldfisher, Venture Capital Editor, PEI Media
From the inter-generational wealth transfer to tax efficiency, many investors want certainty moving into retirement and future investments, so how do family offices stay ahead of client inquiries? What technologies are being implemented for quicker analytics leading to better business decisions? How are offices comparing ESG portfolios against benchmarks? Join our panelists as they proactively and identify risks, opportunities, and solutions before their clients do.
Speaker:
Dwight Keysor, Co-founder & Managing Partner, Fry’s Path Capital
Moderator:
Michael Oates, Partner, Withum
Erin Wolfe, Senior Conference Producer, PEI Media
Information being provided by GPs to LPs can widely vary and many are left wondering where value movements are coming from. In an effort to create transparency, our esteemed group of speakers are discussing the importance of a firms methodology and how this plays a role during the audit process and valuation bridging.
Panelists:
Dominick Cice, Executive Director, LGT Capital Partners
Andrew Coren, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Gatewood Capital Partners
Chase Paxton, Director Finance & Valuations, NGP Energy Capital Management
James Yang, Vice President, 747 Capital
Moderator:
Rahul Shukla, Managing Director, Portfolio Valuation at Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Gatewood Capital Partners
Read bioWhen looking for prime investment opportunities, we can no longer rely on just our network of contacts and established referral list to get us the kind of deals we’re looking for. Today’s deal origination now means enhancing market mapping, augmenting sourcing data, deal tracking, and having a clear metric system. SO how do we implement this into our daily practice? Well, our experts are here to help you create a viable deal flow that will help you target potential opportunities for years to come.
Panelists:
Stephen Cella, Principal, Sun Capital Partners
Katherine Hill Ritchie, Director Strategic Development, Nottingham Spirk
Sujit John, Managing Director, Partners Group
Moderator:
Sarah Pringle, Editor, PE Hub
An open and honest discussion on “must haves” and “nice to haves” as you prepare for each transition.
Panelists:
Anne Anquillare, CFA, Head of US Fund Services for PEF Services, a CSC Company
Robert M. Chefitz, Founder & Managing Partner, Egis Capital Partners
Sheryl Mejia, CFA, CPA, CA, Managing Partner, Steward Asset Management
Moderator:
Colleen Fay, Principal, Withum
This event offers a unique opportunity for organizations to raise their profile by meeting with GPs and LPs across two days of sessions.
For exclusive sponsorship packages for 2021, contact Tyler Mitchell at tyler.m@peimedia.com or call +1 646 795 3279.
As part of our commitment to safety at PartnerConnect East 2021 and in accordance with New York City and venue COVID-19 guidelines, we are requiring that all attendees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status prior to checking into the event at the Harvard Club of New York 35 W 44th St, New York.
To expediate this process, PEI Media and the Harvard Club will be using Health Pass by CLEAR, which provides a secure, digital proof of COVID-related health insights via the CLEAR mobile app. Complete your health screening with Health Pass by CLEAR ahead of time for expedited check-in and entry. We will not be accepting NYC COVID Safe App and Excelsior Pass as a form of record of vaccination at the event. We are only accepting proof via Health Pass by CLEAR.
All attendees will receive the event specific Health Pass registration code prior to the event.
Questions? Please contact customerservices@peimedia.com
Yes. Only individuals who provide full proof of COVID-19 vaccination status via the Health Pass by CLEAR app will be allowed to enter the event.
All attendees must use Health Pass by CLEAR to prove vaccination status. Attendees cannot only show a vaccine card upon entry, a negative COVID-19 test result, or the NYC COVID Safe App or Excelsior Pass. Verification via Health Pass by CLEAR must be presented on arrival to prove vaccination status.
We strongly encourage all attendees to download the CLEAR app and sign up for Health Pass by CLEAR at least 24 hours prior to the event to ensure your vaccination status is confirmed. If you do not this, please bring your vaccine card and a photo id with you to the venue to verify your information through the app onsite at the event. It can take up to 30 minutes for your vaccination status to be confirmed.
CLEAR Health Pass is a free feature in the CLEAR app that provides an easy way to complete health screenings for a safer, easier return to events. After a quick one-time enrollment, you’ll follow instructions to comply with health requirements for the venue. Upload your CDC vaccine card or link to your vaccine provider.
Detailed instructions are noted below to access the Health Pass app.
Please note that once your vaccination record is uploaded to the platform, it can take up to 30 minutes for your status to be verified. All attendees are strongly encouraged to complete this process at least 24 hours before the event.
Privacy is at the center of everything at CLEAR and they are fully committed to protecting members’ information. Personal information is never sold or rented. Personal information is only used to deliver a frictionless and secure experience with CLEAR.
Email communications are being sent to all attendees regarding Health Pass by CLEAR and the CLEAR app can be downloaded right away to start verifying your vaccination. Attendees are strongly encouraged to verify vaccine status at least 24 hours prior to the event.
Any questions regarding the event and vaccination requirements should be sent to customerservices@peimedia.com.