Dinner Discussion with Kosmo Kalliarekos: Private Equity in Asia
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On May 28, the HBS Club of Shanghai invited Kosmo Kalliarekos (MBA 1991 and HBS Asia-Pacific Advisory Board member) to share his insights about two decades of Private Equity in Asia. Mr. Kalliarekos is the Chairman of North Asia and Partner in the EQT Private Capital Asia. During the insightful dinner discussion, Mr. Kalliarekos traced the origins and evolution of private equity in the US, explored the unique opportunities for PE firms across Asia, and discussed the critical importance of global managerial and operational talents for successful investment execution. In addition, the participants also discussed actionable ways the broader HBS community should contribute value and navigate challenges amid the current turbulent global landscape. The evening was marked by engaging personal anecdotes and deep insights drawn from diverse industry perspectives and backgrounds.