Human Capital

Pardee formed Mercury along with partners Michael Ricciardi, Mercury’s chief executive, and Enrique Cuan in 2009 after spinning out of Merrill Lynch’s private fund placement group in 2009.

The private markets investment firm announced some 20 new managing directors and partners.

Firms foresee permanent change to their operating models as a result of the pandemic, and their focus has shifted from employee productivity to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Kara Helander and Anna Edwin discuss how they are building diversity, equity and inclusion within their firms, and how the racial justice movement and pandemic have generated momentum for sustained action.

Can private equity be a force for good? We interviewed the key leaders at Blackstone, KKR and Carlyle who are aiming to transform an industry and leverage its economic and social power to drive change.

Nigel Mills, director at MM&K, outlines the best ways to attract key talent in a competitive hiring market for venture capital businesses.

Challenges to 'leaver' status determinations are likely to rise in today's market environment. Fox & Partners' Catriona Watt outlines what you need to consider if you're thinking about leaving your firm.

Expert survey analysis by MM&K director Nigel Mills and fellow Global Governance & Executive Compensation Network member Farient on corporate-owned venture capital businesses illuminates a misunderstanding on compensation

A pre-covid report underscored the importance of work-life balance in private equity. Senior editor Toby Mitchenall revisits it, and asks whether PE will embrace a better balance after months of working from home.

Private Funds CFO caught up with Houston-based EnCap Investments to hear about how the firm plans to re-integrate its staff back into the office.