Our people

Yasu is a Managing Director and devotes his time exclusively to marketing AlpInvest products in Japan. Yasu is employed by Carlyle Japan Equity Management LLC (“CJEM”), an affiliate of The Carlyle Group. He joined Carlyle from McKinsey and Company, where he was an engagement manager. Prior to that Yasu worked at Tokio Marine Asset Management for nearly 10 years, firstly as the head of research of their US entity covering Japanese institutional investors for their alternative investments and thereafter as the CEO of their London entity. He has also worked at AIFAM Inc, a hedge fund of funds based in New York and Mizuho Financial Group (International business development). Yasu received his MBA from the Wharton School, the University of Pennsylvania and Bachelor of Economics from the University of Tokyo.

Roberto is a Managing Director 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.

Sid is a Managing Director in the Co-Investment team where he is responsible for transactions in North America. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2012 from Wafra Partners, where he was a Vice President in the private equity group based in New York. Sid received a BS in Finance and Information Services from the Stern School of Business at New York University and an MS in Accounting from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, and is a licensed CPA in the state of New York.

Joe is a Managing Director in the Primary Fund Investments team focusing on US transactions. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2008 from Cambridge Associates, where he was a Senior Associate in the US private equity research team. Joe received a BS in Business Administration from Northeastern University and is a CFA ® Charterholder.

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.

Ella is a Vice President in AlpInvest Partners’ Co-Investment team, where she is responsible for sourcing, executing, and monitoring equity transactions in Europe. She joined AlpInvest Partners in 2015 from First Reserve, where she was an Associate working on private equity transactions in the energy industry. Previously she was an Analyst in the Investment Banking division of Merrill Lynch. Ella received a MSc in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics and a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics.

Piet-Hein is a Principal in the Primary Fund Investments team where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing fund opportunities in the EMEA region. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2008. Piet-Hein received an MSc, cum laude, in Financial 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.

John is a Principal in the Investor Relations team responsible for managing and developing investor relationships in the Americas. Prior to joining the Investment Solutions team, John worked as an investment professional on AlpInvest’s Co-Investment team focused on both private equity and mezzanine transactions globally. John joined AlpInvest in 2011 from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he worked in the Investment Banking Division focused on M&A and capital raising activities for companies in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors. John received a BSc in Finance from Pennsylvania State University, and currently holds Series 63 and 82 licenses.

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).

Jeffrey is a Principal in the Primary Fund Investments team focusing on U.S. transactions. Prior to joining AlpInvest Partners, Jeff was an Investment Vice President with Prudential Financial, where he was responsible for sourcing and leading new fund commitments and direct co-investments on behalf of the insurance company in both the U.S. and Europe, and was a member of the Alternative Assets Group Investment Committee. Previously, he was with Portfolio Advisors, LLC, a private equity advisor and fund-of-funds manager, and held roles in the U.S. and Europe. Jeff received a B.S. in Finance from the Pennsylvania State University.

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.

Aquila is a Principal in the Secondary Investment team, where he is responsible for sourcing, executing, and monitoring equity transactions in Asia. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2016 from Bain Capital Private Equity in Hong Kong, focusing on the China and Australia markets. Prior to joining Bain Capital in 2010, he spent 4 years at The Monitor Group, working for clients in engagements across the Asia-Pacific region. Aquila graduated from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with a double major in Global Business and Finance. He is a CFA ® Charterholder.

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.

Joe is a Vice President in the Secondary Investment team where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing transactions in North America. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2013 from Morgan Stanley where he worked within the investment banking division. Joe received a BS in Business Administration from the University of California in Berkeley.

Jorn is a Vice President in the Secondary Investment team where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing transactions in Europe. He joined AlpInvest in 2012 in Amsterdam, relocated to New York in 2015, and returned to Amsterdam in 2018. Prior to joining AlpInvest, Jorn was an analyst in the Corporate Finance Group at the Royal Bank of Scotland. Jorn received a MSc in Financial Economics from the Erasmus University of Rotterdam.

Matt is a Principal in the Secondary Investment team where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing transactions in North America. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2011 from Peter J. Solomon Company, where he was an Investment Banking Analyst. Matt received an A.B. in Economics, magna cum laude, from Harvard University.

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.

Wiebe is a Principal in the Secondary Investment team focusing on European transactions. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2010 from J.P. Morgan in London, where he was an Associate in the Investment Banking Division focusing on advising clients on their mergers and acquisitions. He holds a master degree in Food Science & Technology from Wageningen University.

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.