Overview
SuperReturn International, taking place in Berlin on June 8–12, 2026, brings together private capital leaders to discuss the future of the industry — from deal opportunities and fundraising to the rise of secondaries and the role of technology and AI in scaling markets.
Our partners will be engaged in the program and on the ground as part of the Marsh delegation, contributing research-led insight and strategic perspectives. John Romeo, managing partner and Private Capital Global Lead, is a featured speaker on the keynote panel, “State of the Union: This time it’s different — The strategic imperative in private equity.”
The target audience includes general partners, limited partners, secondary specialists, fund managers, investors, and service providers involved in private capital strategy and operations.
Sessions
June 9, 11:10–11:50 am CET
Are secondaries becoming a stand-alone asset class?
As secondaries continue to grow into a distinct private markets asset class, market participants are adapting to increasing complexity, broader adoption, and rapid market evolution. This discussion will explore the key drivers behind the normalization and expansion of the secondaries market, how its growth compares to other private equity asset classes, and what innovations — including AI and advanced technologies — are required to support scalability and meet ambitious valuation projections.
The session will also examine the remaining challenges preventing secondaries from achieving full asset class recognition and how technology can help accelerate transparency, efficiency, and market evolution.
Moderator: Montserrat Formoso, Head of AlterForum, Private Market Specialist, FundsPeople
Speakers: Benjamin Baumann, Global Head of Secondaries, Mercer, a Marsh Business; Benjamin Wilson, senior managing director, Global Head of Secondaries, HQ Capital Private Equity; Priscila Rodrigues, president, ABVCAP; Chris Tinsley, VP, Nasdaq Fund Secondaries
June 11, 10:10–10:40 am CET
State of the Union: This time it’s different. The strategic imperative in private equity: How will the next 10 years look significantly different from the last 10?
Private equity firms operate in a fundamentally different environment than they did even five or 10 years ago. Competition for deals, capital, and talent is fierce in this dynamic market. This session will explore how private equity firms can remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape by focusing on strategic priorities, operational discipline, and the leadership approaches needed to drive long-term growth and success.
Moderator: Aymen Mahmoud, managing partner, London and European Head of Finance, McDermott Will & Schulte
Speakers: John Romeo, managing partner, Global Head of Private Equity, Oliver Wyman, a Marsh Business; Lila Preston, partner and Co-Head, Growth Equity, Generation Investment Management; Thibault Basquin, Member of the Executive Committee, Co-Head and CIO of Buyout, Ardian; James Zenni, Founder, president and CEO ZCG
Meet The Team
