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An inclusive year-round community
The Private Funds CFO Network is the exclusive hub for the most influential finance, operations, and compliance executives working in private markets.
The Network is rich in communal knowledge and provides exclusive introductions, intimate peer gatherings, and continuing professional education opportunities.
Join a trusted community that supports your goals with the expertise and networking opportunities you need to elevate your impact.
Network members can earn 30+ CPE credits
Our network by role and AUM:
Why join the Private Funds CFO Network?
Thought leadership
Share your expertise to the industry’s leading CFOs, COOs, and CCOs.
Networking
Formal and informal networking opportunities tailored exactly to your needs.
Brand visibility
Display your firm at Forums and on event websites, emails, newsletters, and more.
“The Network provides rich, deep content and events alongside a unique personal touch from the PEI team. I feel more engaged than ever, and the Network creates noticeable value for my executive team.”
Michaele Gobel, Chief Financial Officer, Equilibrium
“It is great to not only have quality networking opportunities but also valuable content. I believe the Network is the best available resource for those in roles like mine.”
Kevin Gasque, Partner, COO, CFO and CCO, Greycroft
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Chris Tamms
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Pre-Event Resources
Exclusively for Members
Year-round access for CFOs, CCOs, and COOs
We’re committed to your success—starting with who you connect with.
As a member, you’ll gain access to regular in-person gatherings across the US, and virtual meetings, designed to foster meaningful peer connections.
These events are built to strengthen your network, deliver valuable insights, and keep you connected all year long.
Upcoming meetings: CPE/CPD credits available
Let’s talk about the wealth channel
September 19, 2025
Virtual meeting
Discover what fund structures are most suitable for accessing high-net-worth and mass affluent investors.
AI case study: Hear from a CFO and an AI provider
September 24, 2025
Virtual meeting
Join us to learn about the RFP process, why CFOs and COOs choose specific AI tools, and more.
A discussion on fund structuring and tax optimization
October 15, 2025
Virtual meeting
Explore tax efficient structuring for U.S. vs non-U.S. investors, the use of blocker corporations, and more.
Members meeting: New York
October 23, 2025
In-person event
Build a powerful peer network and walk away with tangible strategies for AI integration across finance, operations, and compliance functions.
Executive coaching series: Working with and managing different personalities
October 28, 2025
Virtual meeting
Learn how employees of all backgrounds fall into one of four dominant work personality categories and understand what makes them tick.
Member only Virtual Quarterly Markets Update
October 30, 2025
Virtual meeting
Bringing you the latest quarterly data, sentiment, and outlook on global and regional private markets in debt, infrastructure, real estate, and private equity.
Meet your new professional community
Who are the Private Funds CFO Network members?
Connect year-round with finance, operations, and compliance professionals in private markets.
While our members span countries, career levels, and sectors, the Network offers the chance to gather with the common goals of collaboration and professional growth.
Meet the Network Director, Chris Tamms:
The Private Fund CFO Network is where senior leaders in private markets come together to tackle shared challenges and spark new ideas.
It’s more than a membership—it’s a trusted space to exchange insights, explore solutions, and build meaningful connections with peers who understand your day-to-day.
Featured networking opportunities:
Flagship forums
Gather with an elite crowd of private markets professionals for panels, networking, and more.
Regional meet-ups
Connect over cocktails at thought leadership roundtables on timely topics.
Executive coaching
Learn best practices across a variety of topics designed to further your career.
Office hours
Connect with speakers privately at our annual Forums to ask questions after their panels.
Virtual fireside chat
Connect with peers to benchmark strategies and solve shared challenges.
Virtual panels
Learn from leading PE firms about the current state of the market.
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We hope to see you at our next event.
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Explore our website to learn more about the Network, and be sure to become a member for year-round content and opportunities.
We hope to see you at our next event.
Unleash AI & automation across your firm
Join us on October 23 in New York City for the Private Funds CFO Network Member Meeting, where CFOs and COOs come together to solve today’s operational challenges.
You’ll explore how AI, automation, and technology are transforming the finance function, and how firms are balancing digital transformation with risk management.
Be part of the conversation shaping the industry’s future.
Interactive panels: Leveraging AI for faster decision-making
Each session will focus on one of three core topics, giving you the chance to dive deeper into what matters most for your firm:
1) AI enablement: What it takes to make AI work at a private fund
2) Smart systems, lean teams: Building the financial operations tech stack for growth & scale
3) Safely unlocking automation: How private funds are activating AI while mitigating risk
Experts leading the discussions
Carousel session: Maximizing operational efficiencies for finance teams
With a mix of roundtable and think tank formats, these sessions allow you to share best practices across three key topics. Each table will share their top takeaways with the full group.
1) People: Talent, team structure & culture of embracing tech for efficiency
2) Process: Streamlining workflows & scaling responsibly
3) Technology: Tools to automate, integrate & inform
“The relationships fostered at these events have created individuals I can lean on when challenged to share different perspective and help to foster my growth and overcome challenges.” – Private Funds CFO Network member
Networking cocktails
A joint reception with Private Funds CFO and Investor Relations Network members
Wrap up the day with great company and lively conversation to spark new connections, catch up with peers, and exchange fresh ideas in a relaxed setting.