In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Laura Kirk, Head of Private Investments Capital Formation and Investor Relations at Wellington Management. Laura discusses her career journey from Goldman Sachs to Wellington; the firm's organically built private markets platform; and its approach to capital formation, fundraising, and client relationships. She also explores the evolving landscape for private markets, including public-private convergence, wealth-channel access, evergreen vehicles, private credit, secondaries, and the role of technology in broadening investor access.

Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Laura Kirk
• Producer: Georgina Lee
• Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun, Kimberly Olvany

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Melanie Levine, Partner and Global Head of Client Partnerships and Business Development at Davidson Kempner. Melanie shares her insights on how Davidson Kempner differentiates itself in the competitive landscape, the impact of current market trends on investor allocations, and what lies ahead for private markets. Melanie also discusses her journey to Davidson Kempner, from being the second hire on the fundraising team to co-managing the client partnerships and business development team today.

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• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Melanie Levine
• Producer: Georgina Lee
• Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun, Kimberly Olvany

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Rachel Barton, Global Lead for CEO Advisory and Private Equity at Accenture. Rachel shares insights from advising private equity firms across the full deal lifecycle and explains what's fundamentally different in private equity today. We discuss how the definition of having an edge has shifted, with firms now relying on advanced analytics, AI, and ecosystem collaboration to stay competitive as traditional sources of value become less reliable.

Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Rachel Barton
• Producer: Georgina Lee
• Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun, Kimberly Olvany

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In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Peter Aliprantis, Partner and Head of Private Wealth Americas at EQT. Peter discusses EQT's global growth, its "locals with locals" investment approach, and the acquisition of Coller Capital to expand its secondaries platform. He also explores the shift from public to private markets, the rise of evergreen structures, and how AI, data centers, and energy infrastructure are shaping long-term opportunities.

Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Peter Aliprantis, EQT
• Producer: Georgina Lee
• Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun, Kimberly Olvany

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In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome David Hedalen, Head of Private Markets Strategy & Research at Aviva Investors. David discusses how his team approaches research across the private markets landscape, using proprietary and third-party data to inform investment decisions, portfolio construction, and regional views, with a focus on European markets. He explores Aviva's "insurance-backed buy-and-maintain" strategy for private debt, the growing importance of transparency for investors, and key findings from Aviva's private markets survey of 500 institutional investors. David also examines the rise of evergreen funds for DC investors and how infrastructure is evolving as it increasingly overlaps with real estate.

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Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: David Hedalen, Aviva Investors
• Producer: Georgina Lee
• Published With Assistance From: Barb Dalumpines, Kimberly Olvany, Odesha Chan, Patrick Moroney, Rupal Gupta, Sophie Carr
• Editor: Lee Williams

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In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Alona Gornick, Managing Director, Senior Investment Strategist at Churchill Asset Management. Alona's journey from investment banking to deal origination at Churchill and now guiding wealth investors through a rapidly changing landscape highlights the importance of adaptability, discipline and transparency in today's market. She discusses Churchill's differentiated approach, the advantages of its integration with Nuveen's broader ecosystem, and its commitment to rigorous diligence and investor education. Alona also offers insights on the competitive dynamics of wealth management, the importance of consistency in deal structuring, and the critical questions high net worth investors should be asking in today's market.

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• Host/Author: Christina McNamara and Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Alona Gornick, Churchill Asset Management
• Producer: Georgina Lee
• Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Kimberly Olvany

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In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Dane Graham, Partner at 17Capital. With nearly 25 years of finance experience, including senior roles at RBC Capital Markets and Citigroup, he's followed the NAV market since its early days as it evolved from a niche solution into a core private markets tool. Dane discusses how strategic financing has matured alongside private equity, the misconceptions investors still face, and how flexible, well-aligned capital can support liquidity needs, portfolio optimization, and long-term value creation in a changing landscape.

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Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Christina McNamara
• Guests: Dane Graham, 17Capital
• Producer: Georgina Lee
• Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun, Kimberly Olvany

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In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Bob Belke, Managing Partner at Lovell Minnick, whose 26-year career began at TIAA and led him to help grow Lovell Minnick in its early days in 2000. Bob discusses what makes lower middle market buyouts different - especially the value of specialization, early outside institutional involvement, and a disciplined approach to investing - and how private equity has evolved over the past two decades. He also shares insights on today's market dynamics, the liquidity needs investors face, and why consistent value creation remains essential in a highly competitive environment.

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Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Robert Belke, Lovell Minnick
• Producer: Georgina Lee
• Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun, Kimberly Olvany

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In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Matt Harvey, Global Head of Middle Market Direct Lending at PGIM. Matt discusses the dynamic landscape of private credit, explaining PGIM's core philosophy. He highlighted the importance of their geographic allocation strategy, the evolving investor ecosystem and the necessity of educating increasingly sophisticated clients.

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Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Matt Harvey, PGIM
• Producer: Georgina Lee

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Kurt Nye, CIO and Managing Partner at MAI Capital Management. Having helped grow MAI from a $2 billion boutique to roughly $70 billion in assets under management, Kurt shares his insights into how private market investing is evolving from an institutional-only allocation to a core component of wealth client portfolios. He discusses the importance of education and transparency, setting expectations around the J curve, the role of secondaries in smoothing returns and more.

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Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Kurt Nye, MAI Capital Management
• Producer: Georgina Lee

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