Tech, Digital, and Data as a Value Creator in Private Equity

12:45 - 1:45 PM, Grand Ballroom, West Tower, Floor 2
Moderator: Vikram Mahidhar, Operating Partner, Apollo Global Management, Inc.
Panelists:
Tony Bishop, Group Head of Data and Analytics, Aspen Insurance Group
Steven Faas, Operating Partner, Technology at Apollo Global Management Inc.
Ashok Kumar, Chief Technical Officer, Brightspeed
Dan Parks, Chief Information Officer, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
In today's business environment, where every company is a technology company, private equity is driving significant value creation in its portfolio companies through technology, digital and data. Successful technology leaders must take on an investor mindset to protect the downside risk, optimize cost structure, and support platforms for revenue growth. This panel will discuss the unique value creation process they follow -- How do they make technology investment decisions? How do they make operating model decisions? How do they drive carve outs and/or new business acquisitions? How do the technology leaders leverage the investor teams, the board and the management teams to drive value?