André Bourbonnais

André Bourbonnais, Managing Director at Blackrock and head of its Long-Term Private Capital business, shares insights from over thirty years in private markets. He discusses the innovative creation of a permanent capital private equity fund, reshaping traditional investment playbooks. Topics include the importance of trust in partnerships, the re-underwriting process, and strategies for effective deal origination. Bourbonnais emphasizes long-term growth over short-term gains and the challenges of managing a team with shorter career spans than the fund's duration.