“When I think of ESG I think of it now as a proxy for the operational excellence of a company,” added Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon, executive vice president, sales and marketing, RepRisk. “I think how a company manages ESG issues has become a sign of how future proof they are in an ever-changing world.”

Deborah Gallegos, managing director, Palladium Equity Partners leads a panel of speakers for the Most Influential Woman SPEAK event. This panel discusses the significance of ESG efforts and the effect it has on firm operations looking to the future.

Watch the video to hear from Jeri Harman, founder & chairman, Avante Capital Partners, Julia Jaskólska, lead, ESG & co-investments, CalPERS Private Equity, andAlexandra Mihailescu Cichon, executive vice president, sales and marketing, RepRisk.

See the full list of the 2022 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A here.