Join us at with.Intelligence’s 19th annual Women’s Private Equity Summit

Ropes & Gray is proud to sponsor with.Intelligence’s 19th annual Women’s Private Equity Summit in Arizona. The conference convenes senior women leaders from across the private equity and broader private markets community to discuss current market dynamics, investment strategies, and emerging trends.

Ropes & Gray's Breakout Sessions

Consumer Sector M&A: Navigating High-Conviction Transactions and Strategic Trends

This session will examine recent consumer sector M&A activity, including the growing influence of direct-to-consumer channels, considerations in transactions involving founder-led brands, and evolving exit strategies in a changing market environment.

Moderator:

Liz Gallucci
Partner, San Francisco

Panelists:

• Emilie Butler-Olimb, Director, West Monroe
• Sarah Ensslen, Principal, Yellow Wood Partners
• Neha Mathur, Director, Advent International
• Katie Storer, Managing Director, Blackstone

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The Rise of Independent Sponsors

As the independent sponsor model continues to gain prominence within the private markets, this session will explore how independent sponsors are influencing capital formation, deal sourcing, and acquisition strategies across the private equity landscape.

Moderator:

Deb Lussier
Partner, Boston

Panelists:

• Sarah Brereton, Partner & Co-Head of Investment, Keyhaven Capital Partners
• Caroline Kung, Managing Partner, SagePath Capital
• Justine Liu, Managing Director, Makena Capital
• Roshni Mali, Managing Partner, Captona
• Angela Zhang, Managing Partner, Rellevay