Hugh MacArthur

Hugh MacArthur, the Chairman of Bain & Company’s Global Private Equity Practice and host of the 'Dry Powder' podcast, shares insights on the evolving landscape of private equity. He discusses Bain's strategies in due diligence and sourcing, along with findings from the latest Global Private Equity Report, highlighting market trends like liquidity issues and AI integration. Hugh emphasizes the crucial role of collaboration between general and limited partners and predicts the winners and losers in the industry’s next era.

Hugh MacArthur, Chairman of Global Private Equity Practice at Bain & Company, shares insights from his 30 years in private equity. He discusses the shift from traditional financing to tech-driven strategies in deal-making. Hugh highlights the evolving role of AI and data analytics in enhancing decision-making. The conversation also covers adapting to rising interest rates and the importance of sourcing and value creation. He emphasizes demographic trends that shape investment opportunities and the need for transparency between general and limited partners.