Our people

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.

Erik is a Managing Director in the Co-Investment team. He is a member of the Investment Committee. Erik co-founded AlpInvest Partners and has 25 years’ experience in financial services. Prior to co-founding AlpInvest he was with Fortis Bank Nederland, where he was an Executive Board Member responsible for commercial banking. Previously, he was at Generale Bank. Erik received an LL.M. from Antwerp University and has completed the CEDEP-INSEAD General Management Program. He represents AlpInvest Partners on the Board of Mediq.

Roberto is a Managing Director in AlpInvest Partners’ Co-Investment team and focuses on equity transactions in Europe. He 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.

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 Investment Solutions 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 Charter holder. 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.

John is a Principal in the Investment Solutions 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cameron is AlpInvest’s Chief Compliance Officer and based in the New York office. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2011 from Ropes & Gray, where he was a lawyer focusing on M&A and investment management, including private equity fund formation. Cameron received a J.D. from the New York University School of Law.

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.

Noah is a Principal at AlpInvest Partners. He is involved in the firm’s energy, infrastructure and natural resources investment activities. Prior to joining AlpInvest in 2015, Noah was an Executive Director in UBS Investment Bank’s Global Energy Group. In this capacity, he was responsible for M&A and capital markets activities for companies in the oil & gas sector. Previously, Noah was in the Natural Resources Group in the Investment Banking Division at Lehman Brothers and Barclays. Noah received a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.

Broes is a Principal in AlpInvest Partners’ Co-Investment team, where he is responsible for sourcing, executing, and monitoring equity transactions in Europe. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2005 in the Portfolio & Risk Analysis team and moved to Co-Investments in 2008. Broes received a Master of Civil Engineering from Delft University in 2003, and an MBA from Erasmus University.

Marc is AlpInvest Partners’ Tax Counsel and responsible for advising the firm’s deal teams on all tax related issues. He joined AlpInvest Partners in 2004 from Ernst & Young, where he was a senior manager on the international tax M&A team. Previously, he was an assistant manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Marc received an LL.M. in Tax Law from the University of Amsterdam.

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.