Key Takeaways
- • Irina Hemmers, Partner at Thoma Bravo, has been named to Private Equity News's "Twenty Trailblazing Women of Private Equity" list for the second consecutive year in 2024, recognized for her contributions to shaping the buyout industry over the past 12 months.
- • The 2024 honoree list includes senior female leaders across the private equity sector, including Roxana Mirica, Gurpreet Manku, Kristina Widegren, Maria Andrisani, Melis Kahya Akar, and Claudia Scarico, among others.
- • The annual award, now in its third iteration, recognizes women advancing leadership roles and visibility within the buyout and private equity markets during a period of increasing focus on diversity within alternative asset management.
Summary
Private Equity News has recognized Irina Hemmers, a Partner at Thoma Bravo, as one of twenty trailblazing women in private equity for 2024, marking her second consecutive inclusion on the annual list. The recognition, announced on September 9, 2024, is based on her professional contributions and impact over the preceding 12 months within the buyout industry.
The 2024 cohort reflects the broader recognition of female leadership and advancement in private equity, with honorees spanning multiple firms and geographies. The list includes women such as Roxana Mirica, Gurpreet Manku, Kristina Widegren, Maria Andrisani, Melis Kahya Akar, and Claudia Scarico, representing a cross-section of senior roles across the sector. According to publisher context, this year's list includes eight new entries, signaling both senior promotions and the emergence of rising figures within European private equity markets.
Private Equity News's "Twenty Trailblazing Women of Private Equity" is now in its third annual iteration, establishing itself as a recognized benchmark for identifying female leaders shaping the buyout industry. The award reflects growing institutional attention to gender representation and advancement within alternative asset management, where women continue to expand their presence in senior investment and partnership roles.
The 2024 cohort reflects the broader recognition of female leadership and advancement in private equity, with honorees spanning multiple firms and geographies. The list includes women such as Roxana Mirica, Gurpreet Manku, Kristina Widegren, Maria Andrisani, Melis Kahya Akar, and Claudia Scarico, representing a cross-section of senior roles across the sector. According to publisher context, this year's list includes eight new entries, signaling both senior promotions and the emergence of rising figures within European private equity markets.
Private Equity News's "Twenty Trailblazing Women of Private Equity" is now in its third annual iteration, establishing itself as a recognized benchmark for identifying female leaders shaping the buyout industry. The award reflects growing institutional attention to gender representation and advancement within alternative asset management, where women continue to expand their presence in senior investment and partnership roles.
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