Our Global Leader, Rachel Barton, has shared an insightful article on the 6 key trends shaping #PrivateEquity in 2025. Among these trends, the one that particularly caught my attention is the significant role of AI. AI has transcended being a mere buzzword to becoming a pivotal game-changer for PE. Its impact spans from pre-deal assessments to post-deal value creation, revolutionizing the industry. For a deeper understanding, I recommend reading the full article. #ArtificialIntelligence #PE
I’m delighted to be in New York City, joined by an exceptional group of leaders from Accenture’s Global Private Equity business. This marks my first official day leading our #PrivateEquity group at Accenture and I am immensely privileged to do so. With our newly scaled Transaction Advisory business, generative AI assets in Technology and Operational Diligence, V&A investments through acquisitions of Impendi and Insight Sourcing, an ability to underwrite portfolio company transformation through our technology and managed services business, and strong capabilities in driving growth, we’re well positioned to help support value creation across the deal lifecycle. My leadership team and I are ready for the year ahead as 2025 brings new opportunities and considerations to the private equity sector. Led by exits, ramped deployment of capital and a double-down on the mid-market, Investment Committees are looking for more comprehensive value creation plans to maximize returns. The focus on operational value creation levers through technology and operational diligence, combined with deep sectoral insight looks set to continue as private equity firms are increasingly looking to create long-term value even beyond holding periods. Firms also show a continued, keen interest to apply generative AI both in the end-to-end deal lifecycle and to increase efficiency and speed in their own operations. Talent, as always, remains key. I hope you enjoy exploring these, and many more trends for 2025 in our latest Private Equity State of the Market. With special thanks to the simply brilliant Gary Haywood, Nicole Cohen, Martin T. (Marty) Glenn and Jordan Griffiths, our newly appointed market leaders across EMEA, Americas and APAC; Ritchie Hamm and Jesper Strømann for Private Equity leadership in #Technology and #Operations and J. Neely who leads Transaction Advisory globally. Muqsit Ashraf, Jack Azagury, John Walsh. Kate Hogan, Manish Sharma, Ryoji Sekido, Atsushi Egawa, Yoshinori Tachibana, Mauro Macchi, Anoop Sagoo, Ewan Mackay
Great post, Dee! The way AI is impacting every stage of private equity is really interesting. I'm curious, how do you see AI's role in deal-making evolving by 2025? Can't wait to read the full article from Rachel Barton!