Join us for an exclusive career fair and get to know several Private Equity and Venture Capital funds aswell as PER. This Event is open to all students of the University of St. Gallen, regardless of a PEVC membership.

Marco is Head of International at iCapital and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. In this role, he is responsible for the global expansion and overall development of the firm’s business outside the United States with a focus on EMEA, APAC and LATAM markets.

Marco has more than 25 years of international experience in the financial industry and has held senior executive positions in global organizations in wealth management and private equity. He joined iCapital from UniCredit, where he was CEO of Group Wealth Management and a member of the Group Executive Management Committee. Previously, Marco was with Deutsche Bank for 14 years, including nine years as Head of Wealth Management EMEA and CEO of Deutsche Bank Switzerland and, prior to this, as Global Head of Private Equity for the Wealth Management division. Before joining Deutsche Bank, Marco was Head of Private Equity Secondary Investments at LGT Capital Partners. He started his career with UBS where he held various roles in investment banking and private equity in Zurich, London, and New York.

He received a Master of Arts (lic. oec. HSG) from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, and has served on the boards of the Swiss Bankers Association, Association of Foreign Banks in Switzerland, and the Swiss Finance Institute. He is currently a member of the Advisory Committee of Elevandi, an organization set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to foster an open dialogue between the public and private sectors to advance FinTech in the digital economy.Join us for this exciting panel discussion!

Level 20 is a not-for-profit organisation founded with the aim of improving gender diversity in the private equity industry. We strive to achieve our goal by empowering those who work within the industry, encourage new female talent to join, and supporting firms to take practical steps towards effecting change. Launched by our 12 founders in 2015, Level 20 is a pan-European organisation comprising 12 chapters with over 4,000 members. Each chapter is supported by the Level 20 executive team and a committee of volunteers who activate initiatives in local regions. Our leadership represent a diverse cross section of the private equity industry, bringing across a broad range of skills and experience. We are delighted to have won financial support from more than 100 private equity firms, who are all making efforts to improve the diversity in their organisations.

Dr. Cyrill Wipfli is Vice Chairman of Asia and part of the Portfolio Management business unit, based in Zug. Having previously served on the Executive Committee and Global Executive Board as the Chief Financial Officer of Partners Group from 2010 to 2017. He was also formerly the Co-Head of the Portfolio Management business unit and Co-Head of the Asian Client Solutions. Cyrill has been with Partners Group since 2002, initially as a private equity investment professional, and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at McKinsey & Co., Venture Capital Finance and the Swiss Federal Committee for Technology and Innovation. He holds a PhD in finance and banking from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland on the topic of valuation of private equity companies.

Join us for this exciting Keynote Speech on "The Relevance of Value Creation in Private Equity".

Join us for an exclusive event presented by Partners Group, a leading private markets investor with 20+ years of experience in investing across all private market asset classes (private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate). During the workshop you will deep dive into how Partners Group acquires market leading companies / assets and implements hands-on value creation initiatives to deliver robust and consistent returns to its investors. Take the chance to engage with our professionals and gain insights into the private markets industry. We offer you the opportunity to meet some of us our professionals in person and learn more about exciting career paths and our Financial Analyst Graduate program.

Engage in insightful discussions with experienced private equity professionals in an informal setting. This exclusive dinner offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand perspectives on investment strategies, industry trends, and career paths in private equity. Connect with professionals and like-minded peers while exchanging ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

This interactive case study session will focus on analyzing a hypothetical buyout candidate from Ardian Expansion’s perspective. Together with the students, we will conduct a deep dive into the investment rationale, assessing key factors such as market positioning, financial performance, growth potential, and value creation opportunities. 

The case study will simulate Ardian’s real-world investment process, covering company and market analysis, value creation strategies, deal structuring, and exit planning. Students will actively engage in investment decision-making, applying private equity frameworks to assess the buyout candidate’s fit within Ardian’s Expansion strategy. 

Permira is a global investment firm based in the United Kingdom that was established in 1985. It is active in buyouts, growth equity and credit in 16 offices around the world with different investment sectors. Permira currently manages assets totalling ~€80 billion, solidifying its presence in the private equity market. 

Join in for 30-minute 1st round personal fit interviews on joining their Investment Team as an intern in Frankfurt.

Engage in insightful discussions with experienced private equity professionals in an informal setting. This exclusive dinner offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand perspectives on investment strategies, industry trends, and career paths in private equity. Connect with professionals and like-minded peers while exchanging ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

Join us for this exciting Keynote Speech on "Differences in Private Equity Partnership Structures".

Save the Date for PEVC Days 2025! Don't miss the many company events and panel discussions taking place between March 24th and 27th. More information following!