A Changing World Order: Private Equity Opportunities Beyond the US
Join us for a timely and candid conversation between William Vettorato, Managing Director, Head of Fund Strategy, EQT Group, and guest host, Chad Larson, Partner & Senior Portfolio Manager, MLD Wealth Management, as they unpack the evolving opportunity in European and Asian private equity markets.
The conversation will be introduced by Obsiido's Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Sean O'Hara.
As the global order shifts — marked by geopolitical realignment, changing trade dynamics, and divergent economic trajectories — investors are reevaluating where and how to deploy capital in private markets. While U.S. private equity has long been the center of gravity, structural and secular forces are driving interest across the Atlantic and into Asia.
This 1:1 fireside discussion will explore:
The macro and geopolitical trends shaping private equity in Europe and Asia
How value creation strategies differ from U.S. markets
Entry valuations, deal flow dynamics, and the role of operational transformation
What allocators need to consider in diversifying private equity exposures globally
Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of global PE trends or reposition portfolios for the next decade, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Speaker Overviews
William Vettorato
Managing Director, Head of Fund Strategy
EQT Group
William joined EQT in April 2023 as Head of Fund Strategy from Partners Group, where he had been the Senior Portfolio Manager of their Global Value SICAV fund in addition to being responsible of the portfolio management of key private wealth management offerings (ELTIFs, master-feeder structures, joint-initiatives). When he resigned from Partners Group (November 2022) he was managing private markets portfolios in excess of EUR 11 Billion NAV. Prior to joining Partners Group, William worked at Morgan Stanley in London as a financial engineer and exotic option structurer.
Chad Larson
Partner & Senior Portfolio Manager
MLD Wealth Management
With a formal educational background in Economics, Chad's investment philosophy is deeply rooted in a macroscopic view of the global landscape, meticulously analyzing economies and industries to uncover unique growth opportunities.
As the driving force behind one of Canada's premier multi-family offices, Chad leverages his extensive network and unrivaled access to some of the world's largest and hard to access investment managers and alternative investment partners. This enables him to craft innovative investment strategies tailored to the needs of high-net-worth clients, drawing upon the skills of top-tier professionals across the globe.
Sean O'Hara
Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer
Obsiido Alternative Investments Inc.
Sean leads Obsiido's investment management activities, is the Chair of Obsiido's Investment Committee and is the lead portfolio manager on all Obsiido managed portfolios.