Why mentoring matters for women in PE

In this episode, our speakers reveal how mentorship programs can help women build long-term careers in PE.

Related topics Private equity

According to a report that EY teams recently published on diversity, equity and inclusiveness (DEI), the private equity industry’s ability to meet stakeholder demands, access capital, win deals and compete for talent is increasingly contingent on progress against DEI metrics. Talent management has become the number two strategic priority across PE firms of all sizes, second only to asset growth. DEI initiatives are now proliferating in private equity as the industry begins to address how its culture has historically impeded diversity.

Read “Can PE win deals if it doesn’t deal with DEI?

Calculate how long it will take to achieve your diversity goals: EY Diversity Integration Model

Level20 is a non-profit organization based in the UK that is dedicated to improving gender diversity in the European PE industry and specifically in senior leadership roles at PE firms. One of their marquis programs is their mentoring program. Established in 2015, it is designed to enable women in PE to gain critical insights and perspectives that will help them build long-term careers in PE.

Ten ways male PE leaders can support and mentor their female colleagues:

  1. Serve as role models and mentors
  2. Engage with colleagues who are different from yourself
  3. Encourage women to realize their value
  4. Promote stories of inspiring women
  5. Engage in small interventions
  6. Embody inclusive leadership
  7. Give cultural shifts time to come to fruition
  8. Build a diverse talent pipeline from the bottom over time
  9. Recognize that recruiting senior women is not a “quick win”
  10. Model how long it will take to achieve your diversity goals with the EY Diversity Integration Model

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Presenters

Winna Brown
EY Americas ESG Private Equity Leader; Partner, Private Equity Client Service, Ernst & Young LLP

Podcast

Episode 44

Duration 26m 00s

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Why mentoring matters for women in PE

In this episode, our speakers reveal how mentorship programs can help women build long-term careers in PE.
Podcast

Episode 44

Duration
26m 00s

Presenters

Winna Brown

EY Americas ESG Private Equity Leader; Partner, Private Equity Client Service, Ernst & Young LLP

How PE firms can win tech deals

In this episode, our speakers explore how PE firms can position themselves to win tech deals in today’s highly competitive market.
Podcast

Episode 43

Duration
25m 00s

Presenters

Winna Brown

EY Americas ESG Private Equity Leader; Partner, Private Equity Client Service, Ernst & Young LLP

Laura Grattan

Managing Director, Crosspoint Capital

PE Pulse: Five takeaways from 4Q 2021

In this episode, Pete Witte, EY Global Private Equity Lead Analyst, explores the key themes and market dynamics from 4Q 2021 that are top of mind for PE investors.
Podcast

Episode 42

Duration
08m 50s

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What AI has done for Hg

In this episode, our speakers explore how Hg’s philosophy of curiosity and experimentation has enabled it to become one of the most active technology investors in the world.
Podcast

Episode 41

Duration
22m 00s

Presenters

Winna Brown

EY Americas ESG Private Equity Leader; Partner, Private Equity Client Service, Ernst & Young LLP

Which three geopolitical risks PE investors should watch

In this episode, our speakers discuss how geopolitical risk derived from the Covid-19 pandemic, the tech sector and climate change impacts PE.
Podcast

Episode 35

Duration
19m 47s

Presenters

Famke Krumbmüller

EY EMEIA Activation Leader, Geostrategic Business Group

Winna Brown

EY Americas ESG Private Equity Leader; Partner, Private Equity Client Service, Ernst & Young LLP

How cybersecurity creates value in PE

In this episode, our speakers explore how PE can manage cybersecurity risk and why it should be viewed as a value creation lever rather than a cost.
Podcast

Episode 33

Duration
30m 14s

Presenters

Paul Harragan

EY-Parthenon Associate Partner, Strategy & Transactions, Ernst & Young LLP

PE Pulse: Five takeaways from 2Q 2021

In this episode, Pete Witte, EY Global Private Equity Lead Analyst, explores the key themes and market dynamics from 2Q 2021 that are top of mind for PE investors.
Podcast

Episode 32

Duration
10m 00s

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Which six consumer categories PE should watch

In this episode, our speakers explore the consumer product categories, behaviors and trends investors should keep an eye on.
Podcast

Episode 31

Duration
27m 00s

Presenters

Winna Brown

EY Americas ESG Private Equity Leader; Partner, Private Equity Client Service, Ernst & Young LLP