Evolving Operating Models in the PE/VC Funds Industry: New Structures, Outsourcing & Standardisation

The conference will explore key operational and strategic developments shaping today’s PE/VC Funds industry, including semi-liquid and continuation funds, outsourcing models, operational resilience, scalability, standardisation, and the growing role of AI.

Beyond the conference sessions, the event will also offer an opportunity to reconnect with members, partners, and professionals from across the ecosystem ahead of the summer season during an extended networking evening in a relaxed atmosphere.

Conference Agenda

Welcome by Laurent Capolaghi, Partner, Luxembourg Private Equity Leader, EY Luxembourg

Opening notes by the different Associations

Semi-liquid funds: addressing key FA challenges and highlighting best practices

Speakers:

• Stephanie Atnas, Head of Fund Administration, Conducting Officer, GPFS
• Jennifer Forges, Partner, PwC Luxembourg
• Silke Bernard, Investment Funds Partner, Linklaters Luxembourg
• Hélène Noublanche, Senior Vice President, Coller Capital
• Kirti Motah, Senior Vice President, Citco Group
• Mickael Tabart, Partner, KPMG Luxembourg 

Continuation funds: exploring key trends and market developments

Speakers:

• Usman Khattak, Managing Director, Head of Fund Finance, EQT Group
• Yves Cheret, Managing Director, Conducting Officer, Carta Lux SARL
• George Bagkalas, Chief Growth Officer, Steward
• Stephanie Atnas, Head of Fund Administration, Conducting Officer, GPFS

Outsourcing: sharing practical insights on operational resilience, scalability, regulatory expectations, talent access, and the role of AI

Speakers:

• Hakim Torchi, Global Head Footprint Strategy and Governance, Alter Domus Luxembourg
• Laura Kavaliauskaite, General Manager, Alter Domus Lithuania
• Sylwia Toczyska, Enterprise Account Management, Vistra Poland
• Xiaoyi Fang, Director, Regulatory & Compliance Advisory, PwC Luxembourg

Mutualisation and standardisation: driving efficiency and consistency across the industry

Speakers:

• Andrea Manoli, Associate Director, Vistra Luxembourg
• Maxime Perrin, Executive Director, Head of Alternatives, Depositary Bank Services, J.P. Morgan SE – Luxembourg Branch 
• Colin Owens, Senior Vice President, Citco Group
• Christophe François, CEO, Governance.com

Networking