Gael Gibert, Advent

Gael urges CEOs to rethink operations from the ground up while cutting through market noise.

Lorenzo Levi, CDPQ

Lorenzo believes navigating uncertainty requires adaptable teams, collaborative planning, and a generalist operating model that balances strategic insight with responsive execution.

Matt Baird, OMERS Private Equity Europe

Strong collaboration between operations and deal teams, built on trust, respect, and open communication, is central to Matt’s approach to value creation in private equity.

Alessandro Moretti, Public Investment Fund

Alessandro emphasizes collaborative value creation plans, anchored by focused 100-day initiatives to drive impact, overcome resistance, and align stakeholders from day one.

Tim Kohn, Summit Partners

Tim emphasizes that clear product priorities and frequent software releases are key to maximizing engineering ROI.

Jawad Bhatti, AnaCap

GTM strategies in B2B SaaS are evolving rapidly, and Jawad emphasizes that aligning teams, embracing product-led growth, and leveraging AI are crucial for navigating an uncertain market.

James Markham, Graphite Capital

James sees the operating partner as a strategic coach, driving business insight, team strength, and early value planning in a tough mid-market climate.

Gilad G. Amir, Pollen Street Capital

Gilad believes digital transformation in financial services must start with modernizing risk functions.

Mark Billige, Simon-Kucher

In today’s uncertain market, Mark believes pricing strategies must return to fundamentals, helping companies sustain gains made during inflation without losing customer trust.

Amit Vij, Tech Mahindra

Amit believes mid-market companies can unlock AI’s potential by building strong data foundations.