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Finance, Research
Date
February 17, 2025
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Finance, Research
Private Equity Program News

Closing the Gender Gap: Why Private Equity Needs More Women in Leadership

Despite equal representation in MBA programs, women remain underrepresented in US private equity. A report by Professor Michael Ewens finds that achieving gender parity requires firms to attract, retain, and promote more women and offers strategies to support this goal.
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Curriculum
Date
August 02, 2024
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Curriculum
Private Equity Program News

Private Equity Curriculum Pathway

Private Equity Curriculum Updates Fall 2024
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Date
January 10, 2025
EY Global Private Equity report image of 4 people at a board room table with the quote, "PE firms are focused on purpose-driven investing, but can they focus on purpose-driven hiring?"

October 2022 Report: Private Equity Talent

"PE firms are focused on purpose-driven investing, but can they focus on purpose-driven hiring?"
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Date
May 31, 2024
Professor Michael Ewens speaks to the MBA PE Finance Class
Private Equity Program News

Private Equity Program in Columbia Business Magazine Summer/Fall 2024

The private equity industry has been in a continuous state of evolution since its inception. From the days of leveraged buyouts and hostile takeovers to the current boom of venture capital and impact investing, today’s business leaders are expected to know every facet of the industry, inside and out.
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Date
November 28, 2016
Manhattanville campus
Private Equity Program News

Margaret M. Cannella ’76, Dedicated Alumna and Adjunct Faculty Member, Passes Away

The Columbia Business School community has lost an extraordinary colleague and friend in Margaret M. Cannella '76, who passed away peacefully over the Thanksgiving weekend.
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PEP In the Media

Fortune
September 18, 2024

Trump Media lockup deadline leaves Trump with a choice: trigger a fire sale or hold a meme stock

Could Donald Trump’s next financial move send shockwaves through his media empire?Columbia Business School’s finance professor, Michael Ewens, gave his expert commentary to Fortune on a high-stakes financial dilemma involving Donald Trump and his media company, TMTG. As Trump’s lockup period for selling shares nears its expiration, Ewens provides his insights into the potential consequences of a massive sell-off or a strategic hold. The risk of a “fire sale” could severely impact stockholders, including Trump himself.This article offers a valuable window into the financial dynamics that could shape the future of TMTG—and the fortunes of those invested in it.Why does this decision matter so much? What could happen to Trump’s stake and the value of Truth Social? Read the full article for more about the financial and strategic intricacies that are playing out behind the scenes.

Mentioned Faculty

Michael Ewens

Michael Ewens

David L. and Elsie M. Dodd Professor of Finance
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Columbia Business Magazine
May 31, 2024

Closing the Deal in the Classroom - and Beyond

An ever-changing private equity landscape requires a state-of-the-art curriculum.

Mentioned Faculty

Michael Ewens

Michael Ewens

David L. and Elsie M. Dodd Professor of Finance
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Photo of Prof. Donna Hitscherich

Donna Hitscherich

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Bernstein Faculty Leader
Bernstein Center for Leadership and Ethics
Private Equity Program Co-Director
Private Equity Program Co-Director
Emmanuel A. Yimfor

Emmanuel A. Yimfor

Assistant Professor of Business
Finance Division
Bloomberg
November 8, 2023

Sequoia China Rebranding Is High-Stakes Leadership Test

Private Equity Program

Mentioned Faculty

Photo of Prof. Donna Hitscherich

Donna Hitscherich

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Bernstein Faculty Leader
Bernstein Center for Leadership and Ethics
Private Equity Program Co-Director
Private Equity Program Co-Director
CNBC
July 11, 2023

Corporate America Has a Debt Problem...

Highlighted by Columbia Business School, this media piece showcases Topics and Areas of Expertise about our esteemed faculty. The content is specifically curated from the publication that showcased the mentioned faculty and/or research, emphasizing its contributions in various fields. The featured Topics and Areas of Expertise reflects the school's commitment to sharing valuable insights and knowledge.

Mentioned Faculty

Photo of Prof. Donna Hitscherich

Donna Hitscherich

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Bernstein Faculty Leader
Bernstein Center for Leadership and Ethics
Private Equity Program Co-Director
Private Equity Program Co-Director

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