Our people

Todd is a Managing Director in the Co-Investment team focusing on US transactions. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2008 from Alta Communications, where he was an Associate working on private equity transactions in the media and communications sector. Previously he was an Analyst in the Investment Banking Division of JPMorgan Chase. Todd received a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.

Amit is a Managing Director and heads AlpInvest’s co-investment effort in the Asia Pacific region, where he focuses on equity transactions in Asia and Australia. Amit rejoined AlpInvest in 2018 after about 3 years at Neuberger Berman in Asia. Prior to NB, Amit worked at AlpInvest for 8 years in our Hong Kong based co-investment team between 2008 – 2016. Before that, he was with JP Morgan IBD based in New York. He started his working career in 2000 as a supply chain management consultant in the US at i2 Technologies and LogicTools respectively. Amit received a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, a Master of Science from Northwestern University and an MBA with a major in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Alexander is a Managing Director in the Investor Relations team focusing on our European clients and prospects. Prior to joining AlpInvest Partners in 2011, he spent six years at The Royal Bank of Scotland and ABN AMRO in Amsterdam and Hong Kong within the investment banking team focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions advisory. Alexander received a MSc in Informatics & Economics from the Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Roberto is a Partner in AlpInvest Partners’ Co-Investment team and focuses on equity transactions in Europe. He is also a member of the Investment Committee. Roberto joined AlpInvest Partners in 2013 from Advent International, where he was a Director responsible for executing and managing private equity deals on the Italian and European market. Prior to Advent, he worked at McKinsey as an Engagement manager and at Philips Research. Roberto received an MSc in Electronic Engineering from the University of Palermo, and an MBA from INSEAD.

Carolyn Weimer is a Managing Director - Partner and Head of Investor Relations for Global Investment Solutions. In this role, she leads the AlpInvest Investor Relations team which comprises 17 professionals across New York, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Since joining Carlyle 21 years ago, Carolyn has held various roles helping to build our Investor Relations Group. Along the way she has played key roles in relationship management, new product development and fund formation. She is based in Washington, DC.

Prior to joining Carlyle, Ms. Weimer was a Client Service Analyst at Wellington Management Company, LLP in Boston. As a member of Wellington’s Public Funds Group, she served as a liaison between the firm and some of its largest clients.

Ms. Weimer received an AB, in biology and comparative area studies from Duke University. She currently holds Series 63 and 82 licenses and maintains registrations in 50 states.

George is a Managing Director and heads the Investor Relations team at AlpInvest since 2011. He is also member of the Operating Committee. From 2000 to 2010 he was a Managing Director in the AlpInvest Co-Investment team, and from 2000 to 2012 he was also a member of the Investment Committee. George joined AlpInvest from its predecessor, Parnib, where he was focusing on middle market buyout transactions. Prior to his position at Parnib, George was based in Singapore, where he was responsible for the asset finance activities of NIB Capital in Asia. George received an MSc in Business Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Wendy is a Managing Director and responsible for primary and secondary investments in the Asia pacific region. She is also a member of the Operating Committee. She joined AlpInvest Partners in 2007 from Macquarie Funds Management, where she was Senior Vice President of Asia-Pacific regional private equity fund investments and co-investments. Previously, Wendy was a Director with Deutsche Bank Asset Management and an Associate Director at MetLife. Wendy received a BS in Business Administration and an MS in Accounting from the University of Southern California and is a CFA ® Charterholder. She represents AlpInvest Partners on various Advisory Boards.

Omar is a Principal in the Co-Investment team where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing transactions in North America. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2018 from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, where he was a Senior Investment Manager in the Private Equity Department. Omar received a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Eric is a Principal in the Secondary Investment team where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing transactions in North America. He joined AlpInvest in 2011 from Jefferies, where he was an Investment Banking Analyst. Prior to Jefferies, Eric was with B.C. Ziegler and Company where he focused on mergers and acquisitions. Eric received a B.A. from Colgate University.

Reston is a Principal in the Investor Relations team, where she is responsible for developing new clients and investor relations in North America. She joined AlpInvest Partners in 2015 from Apollo Global Management, where she was a member of the Relationship Management and Business Development Team from 2007 till 2014. She is a CFA ® Charterholder. Reston currently holds Series 7 and 63 licenses. Reston received a B.A. in Economics and English Language & Literature from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.

Andida is responsible for AlpInvest Partners’ investment accounting, financial accounting, and cash management. She joined AlpInvest Partners in 2000 as a member of its former Direct Investments team. Previously, Andida was with AlpInvest’s predecessor, Parnib and before she worked at both Credit Lyonnais and Chase Manhattan in corporate finance and private equity. Andida received an MA in Dutch Language and Literature from the University of Amsterdam and an MBA from Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is a certified management accountant (CMA).

Vjerana is a Principal in AlpInvest’s Secondary Investments team with a focus on structured equity and preferred equity investments. She is based in London. Vjerana rejoined AlpInvest in 2019 after four years at 17Capital, a specialist firm focused on making preferred equity investments in private equity funds and fund portfolios. She originally joined AlpInvest in 2012 in the Amsterdam office and started her career as a central bank economist. Vjerana received a BSc in Economics summa cum laude from Zagreb University and an MSc in International Finance from Amsterdam Business School.

Joe is a Principal in the Primary Fund Investments team where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing fund opportunities in Asia. Before joining AlpInvest, he was head of Private Investments – Asia at Lockheed Martin Investment Management Company. Prior to that, Joe was with Mercer Investments as chief representative for its Asia private markets business and previously he held direct investment roles at EQT Partners and Sumitomo Corporation. Joe graduated from University of Michigan with a B.B.A. degree in finance and accounting.

Education :
Certified Chartered Accountant (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants)
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Business Science (Finance and Accounting), University of Cape Town

Previous Experience :
UPC Broadband
Deloitte

Education :
BSc in Business Management, Babson College, U.S.A.

Previous Experience :
Wells Fargo Securities (Consumer & Retail Group)

Patrick is AlpInvest Partners’ Chief Legal Officer for Europe and Asia. He joined the firm in 2002 from law firm Steins Bisschop Meijburg & Co., where he was a corporate partner responsible for a transactional legal team. Previously, Patrick was a senior transaction lawyer with Loyens & Loeff. During this time, he served for three years as Off Counsel with Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro, Jakarta. Patrick received a BA in modern history, a LL.M. in Dutch private law from the University of Utrecht and a LL.M. in European and International Tax Law from the University of Amsterdam. Patrick is a member of the Netherlands Association of Company Lawyers and the Amsterdam Bar Association.

Marleen is a Principal in the Primary Fund Investments team where she is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing fund opportunities in Europe. She joined AlpInvest Partners in 2009. Marleen received an MSc, cum laude, in Financial Economics and a LLM in Financial Law from the Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Alexander is a Principal in the Primary Fund Investments team and focuses on equity transactions in Asia. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2012 from Cambridge Associates’ International Private Equity team in Boston. Alexander received a BA in Business Economics from the University of California.

Joe is a Principal in the Investor Relations team responsible for managing and developing investor relationships in the Private Wealth channel. Prior to joining AlpInvest in 2020, Joe led private wealth development for HarbourVest Partners. In addition, he led private wealth initiatives for Partners Group and worked in the Goldman Sachs Asset Management division. Joe received an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan. He currently holds Series 7 and 63 licenses.

Education :
BA in International Relations, Economics, and East Asian Studies, Johns Hopkins University

Previous Experience :
Avista Capital Partners
Taishan Capital Corporation