CAMP x SCP virtual talk - understanding private equity

In industries from dentistry to aircraft manufacturing, private equity (PE) is everywhere—some of it intent on rejuvenating flailing businesses, and some of it poised to extract maximum profit at any cost. To demystify this financial tool, CAMP and SCP hosted an expert panel of informed insiders and prominent American critics who have been on the frontlines of fighting PE’s worst excesses. Together, moderator Ana Pereira from the Toronto Star, Private Equity Stakeholder Project’s Jim Baker, Plunder author Brendan Ballou, SCP’s Jon Shell and CAMP Fellow Rachel Wasserman break down how PE is commonly used, what’s next and how we can change course.

Panelists

Jim Baker
Executive Director, Private Equity Stakeholder Project

Brendan Ballou
Author, Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America

Jon Shell
Chair, Social Capital Partners

Rachel Wasserman
Fellow, CAMP

Moderator

Ana Pereira
Business Reporter, Toronto Star