Manuela is an Associate Partner at ERM, who specializes in driving value creation through ESG strategies within private equity firms and their portfolio companies. At abrdn Private Equity, she spearheaded the implementation of climate change strategies and led efforts under SFDR, launching an Article 8+ fund. Prior, at M&G Investments, she invested in primary and co-investment deals across Europe and Asia, shaping the firm's ESG strategy and launching its first Impact Fund of Funds. Her work in private equity influenced M&G's contributions to the ILPA ESG Assessment Framework. With a BSc (Hons) in Management from Bayes (Cass) Business School and ongoing studies in Sustainability Leadership at Cambridge University, Manuela's research focuses on improving labour rights and scaling sustainable investments in the European Private Equity market. She also champions impact initiatives at the Conduit Club, fostering a community of purpose-led female leaders.
Manuela will be speaking on:
19 March, 14:00 - 14:50
Roundtable:
Sustainable value creation
As the industry evolves, sustainable value creation is no longer just a differentiator—it is a necessity. This roundtable will explore how GPs are balancing offensive and defensive strategies to drive long-term, resilient growth while navigating market volatility and regulatory shifts. We will discuss the increasing focus on sustainable revenue models, where ESG integration, operational efficiency, and digital transformation are reshaping portfolio performance. How can investors proactively unlock new value while reinforcing defensive measures to protect and future-proof their assets? Join ERM and industry leaders for a dynamic discussion on the evolving playbook for sustainable value creation in private equity.
Panel:
Manuela Fumarola
Associate Partner, EMEA Lead - ESG and Impact Value Creation, ERM
Sarah Hempel
Head of Sustainability, Axcel Management
Erwann Le Ligné
Partner - Co-Head Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund, Eurazeo
