Join our panel event for CFOs, COOs and FDs in private equity
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We are pleased to be hosting an exclusive breakfast panel discussion for CFOs, COOs, and FDs in private markets funds.
Taking place on a Wednesday morning, this session will explore the evolving role of the finance function and the key opportunities and challenges shaping leadership in 2025.
Date
30 April 2025
Time
8.15am - 9:45am
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- How finance leaders can position themselves as integral partners in their firms
- The expanding CFO remit, including fundraising, tax and structuring
- Strategies for building and retaining high-performing teams
- Approaches to leadership development and incentivisation
This event offers a valuable opportunity to hear from industry leaders, gain fresh perspectives, and connect with peers over breakfast.
Graham Hislop
Graham has 19 years of experience in private equity as a CFO at Montagu, following 17 years in publicly listed companies. Since 2023, he has held NED roles at two international private equity funds. He has led major transformations, including mergers, demergers, buy-outs, and minority stake sales, alongside extensive operational due diligence across multiple fundraises. Previously, he played a key role in the growth of Montagu, the restructuring of Invensys, and the post-demerger transition at ICI.
Jason Howard
Jason is CFO, COO, and Partner at Headway Capital, which he joined in 2018. Previously, he spent over five years as Managing Director of EQT Services UK, EQT’s London-based AIFM. Before that, he was COO at Neovara LLP, a spin-out of the Lehman Brothers European Mezzanine Fund, which he joined in 2004. His earlier career includes roles at Deutsche Bank, 3i plc, and Nestlé. A qualified Chartered Accountant (CGMA), Jason holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Surrey.
Karen Sands
Karen is the COO of Federated Hermes Global Private Equity, overseeing infrastructure, growth strategy, and business development. She sits on the Private Markets Management Committee and GPE Senior Management Team. Previously, she worked in finance at Matrix Property Management and Equity Asset Management. She is Vice-Chair of Invest Europe’s Accounting Standards and Professional Standards Committees, holds leadership roles at the BVCA, and is a member of CIMA and CISI. In 2021, she was named ‘COO of the Year’ at the Real Deals Drawdown Awards.
Daniel has been with Synova for over 10 years and is currently a CFO and Partner. Prior to joining, he spent four years at Zouk Capital, a private equity and infrastructure fund manager, where he served as Finance Manager & Head of Compliance. He previously worked at Samena Capital and Man Group Plc, both as investment managers. Daniel qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Ernst & Young, where he spent five years on the investment management team.