Women in PE: The Class of 2026
PE Hub presents its annual rundown of 10 influential women in private equity, including GPs, LPs, and founders, highlighting their career journeys and accomplishments. The list features Marcie Frost of CalPERS and Cathrin Petty of CVC Capital Partners, among others.
The PE Hub has published its annual list recognizing ten women in the private equity sector. This compilation highlights the professional achievements and career paths of general partners, limited partners, and founders within the industry.
One featured individual is Marcie Frost of CalPERS, whose career progression from a single mother and typist to leading the largest public pension fund in the US is noted. Another example is Cathrin Petty of CVC Capital Partners, who was studying to be a scientist but was diverted into finance by a summer job at JPMorgan. Before CVC, she worked at Schroders, where she was part of a team that created a business that developed a cancer treatment product that helped her mother conquer late-stage ovarian cancer.
Mentorship is mentioned frequently by the women on this list as a component of their career ascents. Katrina Liao of Coller Capital highlights the value of peer relationship building within the private equity ecosystem, noting that connections coupled with a good reputation and a high EQ can make a real difference for career advancement.
Jennifer Davis, a partner at Bain Capital specializing in the consumer sector, is also recognized. This annual feature by PE Hub underscores the increasing recognition of women's contributions to private equity, showcasing an elite mix of GPs, LPs, and founders.