AVCJ is proud to present the ninth annual AVCJ Australia and New Zealand forum which will take place on 7-9 March 2012 at the Westin Sydney

Australasian PE: Driving returns for future growth

 

With a mature economy that operates in a transparent and regulated business environment, Australia provides Private Equity investors with an attractive alternative to less developed markets. There is potential for GPs to source mega deals and make brand name acquisitions, especially in the current climate where the volatility of the Australian financial markets is opening the door for Private Equity acquisitions.

   
 

However, the industry continues to face numerous challenges including a renewed conservatism from investors and the negative public image of the asset class. In spite of this, the outlook is good for Australasian PE and forward thinking fund managers are striving to deliver both alpha and sizeable returns that outperform other asset classes, as well as making the leap into Asia to source new avenues for capital and deals.

   
 

The annual AVCJ Australia and New Zealand conference will offer attendees a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities that currently exist as well as a platform to form relationships with key industry professionals and investors from both the domestic and overseas markets.

   
 

Reasons to attend:

  • Examine the implications of the latest industry trends in Australian and International Private Equity
  • Hear leading Australasia GPs identify the most attractive investment opportunities
  • Find out how to increase your exposure in Asia, grow your current investee companies and attract new investors from the region
  • Understand how to secure allocations from domestic Australian Limited Partners into your fund by demonstrating a proven track record
  • Network with industry professionals in an intimate setting

Limited Partners

Clive Boyce

Investment Manager, FUNDS SA

Steve Byrom

Head of Private Equity, FUTURE FUND

Jon Freeman

Partner, COLLER CAPITAL

Alicia Gregory

Portfolio Manager, MLC PRIVATE EQUITY

Mei Hu

Head of Asian PE Fund Investment, SWISS RE PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNERS

Vincent Huang

Partner, PANTHEON

Joshua E Kahn

Director, HAMILTON LANE

Michael Lukin

Managing Director & Global Head, MACQUARIE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PRIVATE MARKETS

Suzanne Tavill

Head of Alternatives, Multi Asset Group, AMP CAPITAL INVESTORS

Robert Talevski

Portfolio Manager – Global Private Markets, TELSTRA SUPER

Sebastiaan C. van den Berg

Managing Director, HARBOURVEST PARTNERS (ASIA) LIMITED

Scott C. Voss

Managing Director, HARBOURVEST PARTNERS (ASIA) LIMITED


Economists

Paul Bloxham

Chief Economist (Australia and New Zealand), HSBC BANK AUSTRALIA LIMITED

Justin Smirk

Senior Economist, Economic Research, WESTPAC INSTITUTIONAL BANK

Matthew Peter

Chief Economist, QIC


Senior Industry Professionals

Anil Ahuja

Head of Asia, 3i ASIA LTD

Anthony J. de Nicola

Co-President, WELSH, CARSON, ANDERSON & STOWE

Les Fallick

Founder & Chairman, PRINCIPLE ADVISORY SERVICES

John Haddock

Managing Director, CHAMP PRIVATE EQUITY

Steven Hall

CEO, BROOKVINE PTY LIMITED

David Hunt

Partner & Managing Director, SUSTAINASIA(AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD

Mukund Krishnaswami

Director, LIGHTHOUSE ADVISORS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Philip Levinson

Managing Director, Investor Relations & Business Development, THE BLACKSTONE GROUP

Simon C. Moore

Managing Director, THE CARLYLE GROUP

Justin Reizes

Member & Managing Director, KKR AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

Ian Smith

Partner, BESPOKE APPROACH

Thomas Smith

Managing Director, LOMBARD INVESTMENTS INC

Andrew Thompson

National Head of Private Equity, KPMG AUSTRALIA

Peter Wiggs

Managing Partner, ARCHER CAPITAL

Katherine Woodthorpe

Chief Executive, THE AUSTRALIAN PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED


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