The age of AI has arrived faster than almost anyone expected, and those that learn to harness its power most effectively in the years to come will likely reap the biggest rewards. The most powerful driver of value for PE-backed companies in the years to come is likely their ability to grow and deploy digital technology, enabling better customer relationships, higher-quality work—all at far lower costs.
But how do you do it? What really works in developing a fast-learning company culture that can truly embrace these waves of change to attack business problems and accelerate growth? How do you evaluate talent and tech? We’ll learn some of secrets from one of the most agile PE companies around, to help you think—and maybe re-think—how you’re developing this essential muscle.
We’ll convene a panel of experienced CEOs who are running PE-backed businesses and successfully navigating in these breakneck times to hear how they’re doing it, and how you can too. How are their investors’ expectations changing? What are the big changes in the marketplace that they’re seeing? What are the risks, what are the opportunities—especially in technology? What about M&A? We’ll dive into all of this and more, with pragmatic advice from successful teams.
For CEOs, the most essential asset in any PE-backed business is your relationship with your investors and board. But in today’s volatile and unpredictable market, their expectations are evolving at a rapid pace, and they may not always align with the realities on the ground.
To thrive, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of how investors see the world and what they expect from their operating executives. We’ll convene a panel of private equity firm executives who will candidly share their thoughts on the market, on evaluating talent, on exit strategies and changing timeframes—and what they expect from portco CEOs and CFOs. Their experience can provide valuable insights to help you develop a successful partnership with your portfolio leaders in the coming year.
In these working lunch sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to sit down with your peers and subject matter experts for interactive discussions to delve into some of your most complicated strategic issues.
The current market is as tricky as they come—you need all the help you can get. It’s never been more crucial to stay informed and make informed decisions to maximize the potential for successful exits. We’ll be joined by seasoned experts on PE-backed exits, who will provide a full lay of the land, evaluating the current IPO market and global economic landscape. They’ll dive into key trends to help you understand the rationale for different exit strategies, including direct listings, sponsor to sponsor, and more, to optimize valuations.
What got your company—and your executive team—here likely won’t get you there, at least not in this fast-changing tech-drenched environment where premium talent still commands a premium. The good news: small changes in the way you lead and shape your workplace can have a huge impact on your ability to hire and retain great people, giving you a competitive edge.
Based on his extensive, ongoing work inside PE-backed companies in every industry, Ted Bililies will reveal some of the emerging secrets needed to build a future-proofed workplace culture that gives you the tools to bring out the best in your employees, retain your high-potential employees and thrive in the years ahead.
In 2024, one of the most crucial skills for achieving success remains mastering pricing strategy. Even if you have increased prices multiple times in the past 18 months, you might still be lagging or neglecting substantial profit-making possibilities. You may understand this critical facet of your business, but is your team still onboard with you?
Whether you are just starting or already engaged in this key practice, the professionals from renowned consultancy Simon-Kucher will provide pragmatic and practical techniques to apply immediately. Their expertise will equip you with the necessary tools to get your team focused on staying ahead of the competition and maximizing your profits.
What does it really take to grow value in a private equity-backed business in an age of breathtaking change and constant acceleration? How is the world of PE changing? And how will you need to adapt to win? Few people have as much experience and perspective as Chip Kay, the legendary CEO of $82.6 billion PE titan Warburg Pincus. In this exclusive session, he’ll share his unique outlook on where the world is going, how the game is changing and what you need to do to make sure you’re focusing on the right things in your operation to bring about extraordinary results.
Chief Executive Officer, Warburg Pincus
Get insights and analysis from top leaders on the latest issues and trends impacting CEOs.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
We are in a period of rapid change. Customer needs, technologies, competitors and internal capabilities require companies to review and update their strategies for the new realities. In this workshop, strategy experts Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison will show you a systematic approach to strategic planning to help you refine or redefine your business strategy and approach including:
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
