Connecting women in private equity
Level 20 committees help to support the growth of female networks enabling women to network, share experiences and forge connections with other women working in private equity.
Committee members play a vital role supporting Level 20’s events programme, suggesting relevant and timely topics for regular digital and live events which include technical training workshops, networking and interpersonal skills.
This is a group of senior investment professionals who meet in-person and digitally on a regular basis to discuss both positive experiences and the challenges they face. External speakers are also invited to chair discussions for members. These events are opportunities for senior leaders to network and build relationships with other women in similar roles.
To find out more, please contact us on office@level20.org
Imogen Richards, Chair
Partner and Head of European Primaries, Pantheon
Imogen is a Partner and Head of Primaries in Pantheon’s European Private Equity team and also a member of the European Investment Committee, ESG Committee and Allocation Committee.
Imogen previously headed up the Investment Structuring and Strategy division and also spent 9 years on Pantheon’s secondary team. Prior to joining Pantheon in 2005, Imogen worked on small and mid-market private equity and mezzanine transactions for Anglo Irish Bank in Dublin. She holds a master’s degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University.
Who else is on the Committee?
Who is a Level 20 Senior Leader?
The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association and Level 20 define a Level 20 Senior Leader as “a senior-level professional working in private equity, venture capital, and private credit. This range begins with Chairman and goes up through Managing Director to Partner titles. “
What can I expect from the Senior Leaders’ committee
Networking
Throughout the year we run a range of small targeted peer-to-peer networking events so that you can connect with female peers working in the industry.
Development and training
We create bespoke training opportunities focused on developing skills which are important for senior-level professionals. These involve a mix of technical and softer skills which have included media and presentation training, managing internal stakeholders and driving career development.
How can I find out about what’s going on?
As a Level 20 Member, you will receive targeted event notifications through the member portal. If you have missed recent digital webinars, you can also access recordings of the sessions here and the latest research, insight, and resources on the member portal.
How can I get involved?
If you would like to volunteer your time as part of the Senior Leaders Committee please contact Level20.
Future leaders comprise mid-level female professionals and is a group that Level 20 wishes to support to ensure they stay within the industry to build their careers. Committee members play a vital role nominating speakers and suggesting relevant and timely topics that are relevant to their professional and personal progression.
To find out more, please contact us on office@level20.org
Pamela Brent, Chair
Investment Manager, ICG
Pamela is an investment manager in Intermediate Capital Group’s European midmarket investment team, based in London.
Pamela started her career as a corporate lawyer at Linklaters before joining the investment team at Epiris, a UK midmarket Private Equity house, and subsequently at WovenLight.
Pamela studied modern languages at Cambridge as an undergraduate before qualifying as a lawyer. She also has an MBA from INSEAD.
Who else is on the Committee?
Alongside the Chair and Deputy Chair, the Committee has three other members:
Who is a Level 20 Future Leader?
A Level 20 Future Leader is what the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association and Level 20 define as:
“A mid-level professional, working in private equity, venture capital or private credit. This range begins with Investment Manager and Vice President and goes up through Principal, Director, and ‘Head of’ titles.“
If you are a Managing Director or Partner, you can connect with the Senior Leaders’ Committee or if you are an Analyst or Associate, please connect with the Emerging Talent committee:
What can I expect from the Future Leaders’ Committee?
Networking
Throughout the year we run a range of live networking events so that you can connect with female peers working in the industry.
Sharing insight and experience
We collaborate with the Senior Leaders’ Committee to share experiences and raise awareness of role models working in the industry. These events have been broadly attended and wildly celebrated among the Future Leaders.
Development and training
We create bespoke training opportunities focused on developing skills which are important for mid-level professionals. These involve a mix of technical and softer skills which have included media and presentation training, managing internal stakeholders and driving career development.
How can I find out about what’s going on?
As a Level 20 Member you will receive targeted event notifications through the Member portal. If you have missed recent digital webinars you can also access recordings of the sessions here too, as well as latest research, insight and resources:
Our events are often oversubscribed – we therefore encourage you to commit to any events which you sign up to, so that we can maximise Level 20 benefits for all members.
How can you get involved?
If you would like to volunteer your time as part of the Future Leaders’ Committee, please reach out:
The Emerging Talent Network was launched in 2021 to facilitate networking opportunities for women working in junior roles in private equity. The committee organise live and digital events including technical updates, workshops and networking sessions.
To find out more, please contact us on office@level20.org
Laali Vadlamani, Chair
Investment Associate, KKR
Laali joined KKR in 2024. She previously spent three years at Charterhouse and over a year at Epiris, working on UK private equity investments across various sectors.
Laali holds a BA in Economics & Management from the University of Oxford.
Who else is on the Committee?
Alongside the Chair and Deputy Chair, the Committee has three other members:
Who is an Emerging Talent?
A PE or VC professional at an Analyst or Associate Level
What can I expect from the Emerging Talents’ Committee?
To support Level 20, the committee organised a year-round calendar of live and digital events, focusing on three types of events each quarter: technical workshops, soft skill sessions, “role model” events, and informal themed peer-to-peer networking.
How can I find out about what’s going on?
As a Level 20 Member, you will receive targeted event notifications through the member portal. If you have missed recent digital webinars, you can also access recordings of the sessions on the member portal and the latest research, insight, and resources.
Our events are often oversubscribed – we therefore encourage you to commit to any events which you sign up to, so that we can maximise Level 20 benefits for all members.
How can you get involved?
If you want to volunteer on the Emerging Talent Committee, please contact Level20.
