Presidential Moment: Fireside Chat with Kate Richdale – Investing in Asia and Beyond

Join us for a special Presidential Moment featuring Kate Richdale, Partner at KKR and Head of Global Client Solutions Institutional Sales & Family Capital for Asia Pacific. Kate previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy & Business Development at KKR, bringing deep leadership experience across the firm. With a distinguished career spanning senior roles at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and now KKR, she offers a wealth of insights across investment banking, private equity, and institutional capital.

In this fireside chat, Kate will share her perspectives on the evolution of private equity in Asia, the growing influence of family offices, and the future of alternative investments. She’ll also reflect on leadership, cross-border dealmaking, ESG integration, and the importance of cultural fluency in building trust across markets.

Expect candid insights on career growth, women in finance, and how lessons from sport and life have shaped her leadership style. This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of Asia’s most respected finance leaders on the trends shaping the region—and the mindset behind enduring success.

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