THE ESELLAS PERFORMANCE SERIES

the esellas’ executive leadership dinner. Blackbarn-New York 2023

the shed, blackbarn. madison square park - directions

Each year, esellas organizes multiple virtual and in-person events. Our events bring together industry leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and other growth-minded professionals interested in networking and collaborating with their peers.

Our community fosters a rich environment for learning, networking, and mentorship, allowing members to gain fresh perspectives, access invaluable resources, and stay at the forefront of trends, technologies, new ideas and innovation.

As an invitation-only event, we ensure high-calibre conversations and trust among members, creating a safe space for candid discussions and problem-solving.

Many of you are either already working for or have considered leading the growth of PE-backed businesses. Tonight, we will discuss some of the critical nuances of PE-backed companies, including:

Working with deal teams
Leveraging support resources across the firm
Cross-selling at other port cos
Skills and experiences valued by PE firms
Structuring employees agreements

Thank you for joining us this evening, being part of our growing community and supporting esellas. I sincerely hope you enjoy the dialog, companionship and food.

Sincerely,

Chris Donato - CEO, esellas

Tonight’s Topic of Conversion

Leadership of a Private Equity-backed Company

Private Equity’s importance continues to surge, profoundly impacting businesses, careers, and economies at local and global levels.

PE employs 11.7 million people – nearly 3 million more than just two years ago.
There are more than 18,000 PE funds – a nearly 60% increase in the last five years.
PE currently has $4.4 trillion in assets under management, including $1.2 trillion of dry powder (uninvested capital.)
The industry has expanded its operating toolkit by building deep sector and functional expertise.
Tech-focused deals accounted for 50% of PE’s total activity by value, up from roughly a quarter in the first three months of 2022.
2022 remained the second most active year on record. The number of buyouts and growth deals over $500 million decreased by 33 per cent.

PE’s role in shaping the future of businesses is undeniable.

Meanwhile, PE firms offer lucrative career opportunities, attracting top talent with the promise of higher returns and a hands-on approach to business management.

As executive leaders across various industries, our understanding of how PE-backed companies are measured, managed, and governed and how they partner with suppliers is essential to business and career growth.

Tonight’s Guest of Honor

Angelique Slagle

Angelique Slagle is Managing Director and Head of GTM, Sales & Networks, in the Portfolio Operations group at Blackstone.

Angelique and her team advise and support investment teams and portfolio companies by assessing GTM effectiveness during diligence pre-close and developing GTM strategies and execution plans.

Before joining Blackstone, Angelique was Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Americas and APJ at Skillsoft. She also spent several years at SAP, a provider of enterprise application software, where she held the role of Head of SAP SuccessFactors, North America.

About Blackstone

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, with $1 trillion in AUM. We serve institutional and individual investors by building strong businesses that deliver lasting value.

With more than 12,600 real estate assets and 230+ portfolio companies, their scale enables them to invest in dynamic sectors positioned for long-term growth.

You Are In Great Company

All of our audience have held senior and executive roles in some of the most significant businesses on earth. A few of the logos they’ve worked with to give you the idea.

Click on each of the attendees below to visit their LinkedIn™ to find out just how vast the experience in the room is!