International
The Future of Value Creation Models Deep Dive
27 July 2021,
Virtual Event - Available anywhere
Global views on the future of the operating partner model
A deep dive discussion about the critical elements of value creation. The agenda features two Deep Dives scheduled in two different time zones for our North American, European, and APAC audiences. Our Deep Dives will feature two panel discussions with speakers from different parts of the globe followed by virtual interactive discussions.
To gain access to The Future of Value Creation Models Deep Dive, you must be an Operating Partners All Access member.
Agenda
The Future of Value Creation Models Asia Deep Dive - Tuesday 27th
Welcome from PEI and introduction to Operating Partners All Access
APAC perspectives: How are private equity value creation models evolving?
This discussion will feature how PE funds are innovating their approach to value creation; being more data-driven; with a stronger focus on digital transformation and human capital.
Moderator:
Menno Veeneklaas, General Operating Partner, Allegro Funds
Panelists:
Abhishek Kapur, Managing Director, KKR
Alvin Lam, Senior Managing Director – Operations, CVC Capital Partners
Kyle Shaw, Founder and Managing Director, ShawKwei & Partners
Interactive live discussion with operating partners
Join a live interactive discussion/extended Q&A with the speakers and all the operating partners attending. Hear directly what is on everyone’s mind in looking at the future of value creation models.
Facilitator:
Menno Veeneklaas, General Operating Partner, Allegro Funds

Welcome from PEI and introduction to Operating Partners All Access
The future of value creation and the operating partner model
- Analyzing the operating partner model post-COVID: how will the value creation recipe change? Will the operating partner role in PE grow in numbers/importance?
- What types of skillsets are/will be needed? What types of operating partners will become more relevant?
- With the re-set of the current market’s growth curve, how do you generate more benefit from operational capability going forward?
- Discussing firms’ different approaches in looking at the movement from generalist to specialists and the growing relevance of technology, human capital, digital marketing, ecommerce, and other key areas
- How will virtual/hybrid workforces impact the model moving forward?
- How will the operating partner role evolve as more opportunities exist in both diligence and value creation with regard to turnaround/distressed business
- Looking at where growth is to be achieved and how we better link operational capability and growth
Moderator:
Prital Kadakia, Partner, Serent Capital
Panelists:
Susan Clark, General Partner, Portfolio Operations, TCV
Dan Grosh, Operating Partner, Diversis Capital
Thad Longson, Operating Principal, HGGC Operational Resource Group
Interactive live discussion with operating partners
Join a live interactive discussion/extended Q&A with the speakers and all the operating partners attending. Hear directly what is on everyone’s mind in looking at the future of value creation models.
Facilitator:
Prital Kadakia, Partner, Serent Capital
