Wealth management
10 private equity executives
These ten private equity executives hold or have held C-suite or president roles, such as CFO, COO or CEO, at investment firms active in private equity. A reader can learn how private equity firms run fund finance, operations and reporting behind their investment teams.
Professionals to explore
01—10Bryan Sekino, CFA
LinkedInExperience: President & Chief Operating Officer · Vesey Street Capital Partners
President & Chief Operating Officer of Vesey Street Capital Partners since 2023 and former Chief Financial Officer there (2016–2023); the profile describes the firm as a New York City-based private equity firm specializing in buyouts of lower middle-market healthcare services businesses. Other listed roles include Healthcare Services Investor at Brant Point Capital Management (2012–2016) and Healthcare REIT and Healthcare Facilities Equity Research Analyst at Barclays Investment Bank (2008–2012).
Carol Pereira
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · Altamont Capital Partners
Chief Financial Officer at Altamont Capital Partners since 2012 and former Chief Compliance Officer there (2012–2018); the profile describes Altamont as a venture capital and private equity principals company. Former CFO at Opus Capital (2007–2012) and Chief Financial Officer at Red Rock Ventures (1999–2007); the profile also lists Member Board Of Directors at Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) since 2019.
Christopher Stanczuk
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · KarpReilly
Chief Financial Officer at KarpReilly since 2022 and former Vice President of Finance there (2020–2021); the profile describes KarpReilly as a private equity growth investor that invests in various sectors. Former Director at Blackstone (2013–2020) and Assistant Controller at Neuberger (2008–2013).
David Willmore, CPA
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · Surge Private Equity
Chief Financial Officer at Surge Private Equity since 2025; the profile describes Surge Private Equity as a value-added partner. Former Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) (2021–2025) and Senior Manager, Real Estate Accounting (2019–2021) at NEXPOINT ADVISORS, L.P., and VP of Finance at NexPoint Residential Trust Inc (2020–2025) and at NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (2020–2025).
Doug Sanders
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer · Gainline Capital Partners
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer at Gainline Capital Partners since 2024; the profile describes Gainline as a private equity company. Other listed roles include Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Managing Director (2019–2023) and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Managing Director (2017–2019) at Jadian Capital, and Strategic Advisor to Managing Partner at Benjamin & Company since 2023.
Jessica To
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer · Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
Chief Operating Officer at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. since 2022 and former VP of Finance there (2020–2022). The profile describes overseeing operational strategy, execution and cross-functional alignment across private equity, real assets and credit platforms, leading a team of about 100+ professionals. Former Financial Controller at Odin International (2018–2020) and Private Equity Associate at Farallon Capital Management (2014–2018).
Keith Hinchcliffe
LinkedInExperience: Kedge Capital Private Equity COO CFO · Kedge Capital
Kedge Capital Private Equity COO CFO at Kedge Capital since 2012; the profile describes Kedge Capital as an investment management company. Former Operations Director Developing Markets Private Equity 3i at 3i Group plc (2005–2012) and Executive, Investment Management Group at EY (2000–2004).
Marc Keirstead
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer · Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
Former Managing Director, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (2023–2025), which the profile describes as a venture capital and private equity principals company. Former Chief Financial Officer, Private Equities Department at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) (2012–2022) and Director, Investment Finance (Private Investments) at CPP Investments | Investissements RPC (2008–2012); the profile also lists Global CFO and Private Assets Finance Leader since 2026.
Mark Hoeing
LinkedInExperience: President & CEO, CF Private Equity · CF Private Equity
President & CEO, CF Private Equity since 2023; the profile also lists a Commonfund Capital role at CF Private Equity (2005–2024). The profile describes Commonfund as an asset management firm serving educational institutions, foundations, pension funds, family offices, RIAs and other investors, including through an Outsourced CIO business for nonprofits.
Scott Hughes
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director and COO, Americas Private Equity · The Carlyle Group
Managing Director and COO, Americas Private Equity at The Carlyle Group since 2025 and former Chief Operating Officer, Americas Private Equity there (2023–2024). Former Principal, U.S. Buyout at The Carlyle Group (2010–2023); the profile also lists Board Member at Grupo Madero since 2025 and Board Member at Tribute Technology since 2025.
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What does a strong finance and operations team look like at a private equity firm of our size?
- 02How do you set up fund reporting and investor communications that limited partners trust?
- 03Which back-office functions should a private equity firm build in-house and which should it outsource?
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