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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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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

Financial TImes
April 8, 2023

Fintech founder parlayed connections for JPMorgan deal before fraud charges

Charlie Javice’s Frank had early high-profile backers before persuading the bank to pay $175mn

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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
Observer
March 19, 2023

Veterinary Practices Are Increasingly Corporately Owned, and Pets Owners Pay the Price

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
National Public Radio
July 11, 2022

Twitter Has Vowed to Sue Elon Musk. Here's What Could Happen in Court

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
The Washington Post
July 11, 2022

As Musk Moves to Abandon Deal, Twitter Faces 'Worst Case Scenario'

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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