5th Annual Global Private Equity Conference

THE GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY IMPERATIVE

Recognizing the diverse and intricate challenges of the global economy and the opportunities presented to private equity investors, Thunderbird was pleased to host its 5th Annual Global Private Equity Investing Conference on March 26-27, 2009.
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5th Annual Conference Speakers Included:

Featured Speakers:

• James Anderson '80, President, SVB Analytics
• Jonathan Costello, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
• Richard Decker '70, Chairman & Co-Founder, Belvedere Capital
• Stanley P. Gold, Director and President of Shamrock Holdings, Inc. and President  and CEO of Shamrock Capital Advisors (Roy E. Disney's Family Office)
• Brett Gordon, Managing Director, HarbourVest Partners
• Douglas Lowenstein, President, Private Equity Council
• Mark O'Hare, Managing Director, Preqin Ltd.
• Joseph Quinlan, Managing Director & Chief Market Strategist, US Trust - Bank of America
• Amit Ratanpal, Head - Private Equity Fund of Funds, ICICI Bank Ltd
• Maninder Saluja, Co-Head, Emerging Markets Private Equity Group, Quilvest
• James Seymour, Managing Director, EMP Global
• Georges Sudarskis, former Sr. Investment Controller, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)

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Conference Activities

Wednesday, March 25:
Thunderbird Annual Golf Event
Named one of Travel & Leisure Golf's "2006 World's Best Golf Resorts," the Wildfire Golf Club is a desert gem offering exciting play as well as an unparalleled Arizona getaway.

Friday, March 27:
Wild West Dinner at Thunderbird
Get ready for a rip roarin' cowboy cookout under the stars! Our authentic western event will include barbeque, open bar, a country western band, and an Old West casino with professional dealers in front of a roaring bonfire.

Saturday, March 28:
Tour de Phoenix Cycling
This cycling event has something for everyone, ranging from a short, beginner-level course to a longer, more advanced ride reserved for those in training. The adventure took riders from Glendale to Scottsdale and back along Arizona's beautiful canal system.

Resume Book

After applying, 40 Thunderbird students were selected to attend the 2009 global private equity investing conference. These highly qualified students represent the most competitive class yet.
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Testimonials

"An excellent event which should be on the calendar for all who work in Private Equity and Venture Capital."

—Kurt Geiger, Former-Head of Financial Institutions, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development