Marsh at SuperReturn

SuperReturn is one of the leading gatherings for private capital, bringing together investors, fund managers, and industry leaders to explore the trends shaping the market.

As the private equity landscape becomes more competitive and complex – and value creation becomes more challenging to execute - firms are rethinking how they source deals, deploy capital, and execute with confidence. Marsh, Mercer Investments, and Oliver Wyman bring a connected perspective across strategy, investment insight, and execution – helping clients navigate this evolving environment.

At SuperReturn, we look forward to engaging with clients and partners on the forces shaping private equity – and what it will take to compete in the year ahead.

Where we’re speaking

Are secondaries becoming a stand-alone asset class?

Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Time: 11:10 - 11:50 CET

Speakers:

Benjamin Baumann, Marsh
Benjamin Wilson, HQ Capital Private Equity
Priscila Rodrigues, ABVCAP
Chris Tinsley, Nasdaq Fund Secondaries

Session description:

What factors are driving secondaries towards becoming a distinct asset class, and how are market participants adapting to its growing complexity and normalization? How does its growth compare to other private equity asset classes, and what innovations, such as AI and technology, are needed to scale the market and meet valuation projections? What challenges remain for secondaries to achieve full recognition, and how can technology support this evolution?

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?

Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Time: 10:10 – 10:40 CET

Speakers:

Aymen Mahmoud, McDermott Will & Schulte (moderator)
John Romeo, Oliver Wyman
Thibault Basquin, Ardian
James Zenni, ZCG

Session description:

How will private equity firms compete for deals, raise capital, and attract talent in the future? What are the best strategies for acquiring the strategic focus and discipline to thrive going forwards?

Our capabilities

What we do for Private Equity clients

Advising M&A clients on managing transactional risks, conducting risk and insurance diligence, and optimizing portfolio company risk strategies – supporting faster execution and more predictable outcomes.

How we do it

Dedicated Private Equity and M&A practice, with 400+ deal risk experts across 30 countries inclusive of 100+ transactional risk brokers.

What we do for Private Equity Corporate M&A clients

Providing private equity investors with commercial, operational, technical, and pricing due diligence, and building post-close value creation and revenue growth strategies to support deal and portfolio outcomes.

How we do it

Private Capital team and Corporate M&A team with 300+ partners and dedicated consultants across hubs in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.

What we do for institutional investors

Advising investors on portfolio strategy, construction, and manager diligence, alongside HR and talent strategies to strengthen governance, execution, and performance.

How we do it

People and investments advisory firm with 25,000+ consultants based in 43 countries. Mercer Alternatives have over 260 professionals and 30+ years of private markets experience.