The Drawdown Operational Leaders' Summit 2025

Uniting senior professionals in finance and operations to discuss the biggest challenges impacting the private markets and best practices for succeeding in an increasingly complex world

Thursday 19th - Friday 20th June, Sopwell House, Hertfordshire


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The Drawdown Operational Leaders’ Summit is a relaxed, discreet forum for private market operational leaders (including CFOs, COOs, CTOs, CDOs, heads of legal, tax and compliance) to meet and discuss the big issues currently impacting their roles.

This summit provides the opportunity to gain expert knowledge from your peers as they discuss the biggest concerns they are facing in their roles as finance and operational leaders.

Key topics for discussion include how to get the best value from your people, creating a roadmap for growth, outsourcing and third-party management, the jurisdictional dilemma, risk mitigation and more. Throughout the two days, you will:

  • Gain fresh industry insights from finance and operational experts
  • Hear in-depth case studies from private market specialists
  • Participate in lively off-the-record roundtable discussions with your peers
  • Network with likeminded professionals

Why do top operational professionals attend this event?

Collaborative, Insight-Driven Discussions

Drive change through peer collaboration and access the collective insights of the private markets’ most experienced operational leaders.

High-Impact Networking Opportunities

Forge long-lasting relationships over curated roundtable discussions, social events, and workshops tailored to operational leaders.

Relax, Recharge, and Reflect

Escape to the luxury Sopwell House in St Albans, where you can engage in insightful discussions while enjoying the hotel facilities & participating in outdoor activites, combining professional growth with relaxation.

Exclusive Leadership Focus

The summit connects a hand-picked audience of themost influential operational and finance leaders—CFOs, COOs, CTOs, and more.

Practical Takeaways

Discover forward-thinking solutions you can immediately apply to drive growth and efficiency while creating a roadmap for tomorrow’s success.