London School of EconomicsSU | Alternative Investments Conference2008
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This workshop module will give a diverse insight into the private equity industry an introduction by the world’s leading infrastructure PE house (Macquarie), followed by an account over the public debate about private from both perspectives of the PE industry association (BVCA) and a leading global buyout firm (TPG Capital). We are expecting a candid and constructive discussion with the audience.
The first session will host a presentation of Andrew Cowley, head of Macquarie Capital Fund’s Private Equity Group in London. Macquarie is the leading global PE firm focusing on infrastructure investments and has been involved in large LBO transactions, such as Thames Water, Chicago Skyway and various airport deals.
The second session will host a presentation by the current Chief Executive of the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), Simon Walker. Simon will address the public debate about PE, the negative image the industry has received over the past years among critics and discuss his role as spokesperson for the industry as a whole.
The final session will follow up on Simon Walker’s speech and host a comprehensive presentation by Bastian Lueken, a principal of TPG Capital. Bastian will present on “Private Equity Answers the Critics”, explaining the value drivers of PE growth, the implications of the size of the industry today, perspectives on open criticism in the media (including responses to specific challenges, case studies and data) and how PE can go forward successfully in the light of these issues.