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CAIA Switzerland - GENEVA - Fireside chat with Gregory Brown and Elena Manola-Bonthond: Risk-Adjusted Performance of Private Funds
Date(s):
June 25, 2025
Note: All times listed are in local time
Venue:Hotel President Wilson
Quai Wilson 47
Geneva, 1211
Fee(s):Free Event
Description:CAIA Switzerland
Fireside chat with Gregory Brown and Elena Manola Bonthond: Risk-Adjusted Performance of Private Funds Join CAIA Switzerland in Geneva for an exclusive educational session about Risk-Adjusted Performance of Private Funds. In the keynote session data about latest research on the historical risk-adjusted performance of private funds across asset classes and geographies will be disclosed. During the presentation we will explain why sophisticated benchmarking, rather than complex models, is essential for understanding true performance. The session will also reveal unexpected insights, including the strong relative performance of non-U.S. funds and the persistent edge of buyouts over venture capital when adjusting for risk. An engaging discussion of Industry leaders will follow to provide context and practical business cases. Don’t miss this compelling discussion on what really drives returns in private markets. AGENDA 18:00 - Registrations 18:30 - Welcome remarks by CAIA Chapter Switzerland - Geneva 18:35 - Keynote Presentation on “Risk-Adjusted Performance of Private Funds” by Dr. Gregory Brown - Research Director at the Institute for Private Capital and Board Member at CAIA Association 18:50 - Fireside Chat with Industry Leaders, A dynamic conversation with distinguished C-suite executives: - Elena Manola-Bonthond, PhD, MBA, CAIA - Chief Investment Officer, CERN Pension Fund and Board Member, CAIA Association
- Gregory Brown, PhD - Research Director, Institute for Private Capital and Board Member, CAIA Association
19:30 - Q&A
19:40 - Networking and cocktail reception
Please register early as space is limited Important notes before the event: - This event is organized by dedicated CAIA members, who generously volunteer their personal time. Should you decide to register, we greatly appreciate your commitment to attending.
- If you find that you are unable to attend, please inform us at least 48 hours before the event. Your timely cancellations enable us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist and help minimize food and energy waste
- Kindly note that registrations must be completed in advance, as walk-ins will not be permitted. Given the event's limited capacity, we encourage you to register as early as possible to secure your spot. If the attendance limit is expanded, we will promptly notify you.
- Registering a guest is not possible. In case of overbooking, priority will be given to CAIA Members.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have questions or concerns regarding registration for this event, please contact CAIA EMEA Chapter Relations.
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Greg Brown
Job Title: Research Director
Organization: University of North Carolina, Institute for Private Capital
Speaker Type: Keynote
Greg Brown’s research centers on alternative investments, including hedge funds and private equity funds. He also is a leading expert on financial risk and the use of derivative contracts as risk management tools. He is the founder and research director of the Institute for Private Capital, faculty director of the Hodges Scholars Program and a member of the Private Equity Research Consortium (PERC) advisory board.
Dr. Brown served as the executive director of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise from 2015-2023. His research has been published in leading academic and practitioner finance journals, including The Journal of Finance, The Journal of Financial Economics, The Review of Financial Studies, The Journal of Derivatives, The Journal of Portfolio Management and The Financial Analyst Journal. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Alternative Investments. He previously served as director of research for Amundi Smith Breeden, a global asset management firm specializing in fixed income investments. He has served as a consultant on financial risk and portfolio management for money management firms, the U.S. government, non-profits and Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining UNC Kenan-Flagler, he worked at the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System in the division of research and statistics. He received his PhD in finance from the University of Texas at Austin and his BS with honors in physics and economics from Duke University.
Elena Manola-Bonthond
Job Title: Chief Investment Officer
Organization: CERN Pension Fund
Speaker Type: Panelist
Elena Manola-Bonthond, PhD, MBA, CAIA, is Chief Investment Officer of the Pension Fund of CERN. She is responsible for investment of over CHF 4 billion in assets across public and private markets using a risk driven investment approach. Prior to joining the CERN Pension Fund in 2011, Elena worked in CERN's engineering sector where she was responsible for safety and risk management systems of the Large Hardon Collider (LHC). Elena started her career as a research physicist at CERN, specializing in Higgs research and in neutrino physics.
Elena is a member of the Pension Fund Committee of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and also serves on the Investment Committee of UNESCO as an external member. Elena is a Trustee of the Standards Board for Alternative Investments.
Elena earned a PhD in Particle Physics from the University of Savoie, France, for a research conducted at CERN. Elena holds a MBA from the University of Geneva, Switzerland, and a dipl.ing. degree in physics from the University of Zagreb, Croatia.
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