Seminar 'Capital Introduction Private Markets: can you afford not to invest in Private Markets?, followed by a walking Dinner
What do private assets mean for the diversification and resilience of your portfolio? How reliable are the valuations of private assets? How to deal with the reduced liquidity?
How do evergreen funds compare to traditional closed-end funds in terms of liquidity, returns, transparency, costs and governance? What specific risks should you consider? How to conduct thorough due diligence?
Where are the opportunities and risks in private markets from an economic and geopolitical perspective? How to effectively implement climate and biodiversity goals in private markets, while ensuring measurable financial and environmental returns?
On Monday, 22 September 2025, from 11.00 am to 6.40 pm, various experts will address these and other topical questions during the educational seminar 'Capital Introduction Private Markets: can you afford not to invest in Private Markets?', followed by a Walking Dinner.
The seminar will be chaired by Hans de Ruiter, CIO at Pension fund TNO, Boardmember and Chair of the Investment Committee at Pension fund PMT and Pension fund Achmea, and Senior Lecturer Finance at Nyenrode Business University.
Top speaker will share their insights, including:
- Erik Jan van Bergen, Managing Director, Coöperatie VGZ
- Prof. Pascal Böni, Professor of Practice in Finance & Private Debt, Tilburg School of Economics and Management
- Frédéric Brindeau, Head of Asset Management and Sustainability, Schroders Capital
- Robin Challis, Partner, Portfolio Manager Strategic Credit, Pemberton Asset Management
- Abigail Dean, Global Head of Strategic Insights, Nuveen Real Assets
- Ralph Engelchor, Lead Portfolio Manager Impact Investing, Achmea Investment Management
- Menno van den Elsaker, Head of Alternative Credits & Mortgages, APG Asset Management
- Marieke van Kamp, Head of Private Markets, NN Group
- Erik Leseman, Independent Investment Consultant
- Scott McClurg, Head of Private Credit, HSBC Asset Management
- Elliot Mcilrath, Senior Vice President, Product Strategist, Pimco
- Cyril Moulin, Co-Head Aerospace & Defence, Private Equity team, Tikehau Capital
- Alex Neve, Independent Investment Consultant
- George Nijborg, Head of EU Private Placements & Insured Strategies, Aegon Asset Management
- Michael Neal, Global Chief Investment Officer, Savills Investment Management
- Cameron Payne, Principal - Co Head of European Investment, Private Equity, Federated Hermes Limited
- Koen Ronda, Head of Private Market Investments, IBS Capital Allies
- Jorg Sallaerts, Head of Benelux, Arcmont Asset Management
- Markus Schaen, Senior Investment Manager, BrandNewDay
- Mark Sheahan, Senior Alternatives Investment Director, Mercer Global Investments Europe
- Marsha Sinninghe, Fund Manager Dutch Core Residential, a.s.r. real estate
- Niranjan Sirdeshpande, Global Head of Investments, Catalyst Growth Equity, M&G Investments
- Maciej Tarasiuk, Head of Investments, Economic Infrastructure, Aberdeen Investments
- Luc Toren, Senior Fund Manager, Wealth Management Partners
Registration
Participation is open to buy-side investment professionals working for pension funds, fiduciary managers, family offices, consultants, banks, insurers, or working in the field of fund selection for independent asset managers. Your registration is subject to approval by Financial Investigator and the parties making this seminar financially possible.
