Charles Foucard

Chief Operating Officer Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity

Charles has been in his current role since May 2022, overseeing operations, finance, product structuring, data and technology, risks, legal, and compliance. Prior to Edmond de Rothschild, he was Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy at Pictet Alternatives Advisors, the Group's alternative investment arm with $45 billion in assets under management. Charles joined the Pictet group in 2015 as Project Director, leading the group's transversal and strategic projects. Prior to Pictet, Charles was a manager at the Boston Consulting Group in Paris, advising large corporates – mainly financial institutions – on strategic, organisational and operational aspects. Charles started his career in the Private Equity sector, both on the investment side at Meridiam Infrastructure - where he spent 4 years in the investment team - as well as on the financing side, at the Bank of Scotland.

Day 1 | 25th November

1:20 PM Panel: Platform innovation and access: How are digital platforms transforming private market access, scalability and investor experience?

Strategic platform partnerships are reshaping how private market participants access investment opportunities, manage complexity, and streamline the product lifecycle. By improving operational integration and enhancing transparency across the value chain, platforms are emerging as essential infrastructure in the modern investment ecosystem. This session will explore how firms are selecting and deploying platform partners to drive distribution, improve investor experience, and unlock scalability. Discover how to integrate new platforms into existing operations, and the long-term value such partnerships can deliver for both managers and clients.

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