Kurt Björklund

Kurt Björklund, Executive Chairman at Permira, shares insights from his extensive career in private equity. He discusses the current reset in the private equity cycle post-COVID and the importance of true governance over mere leverage. Kurt explains how control buyouts drive long-term value creation and the impact of interest rates on investment strategies. He advises pension funds and long-horizon investors on navigating this landscape while cautioning retail investors about illiquidity risks. Topics include the rise of tech, shifts from public to private markets, and the role of top GPs.