Mark Florman appointed as new BVCA Chief Executive
BVCA names Mark Florman as the successor to Simon Walker as its Chief Executive
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1. To promote to investors the case for investing in UK private equity and venture capital.
The BVCA will continue the debate with, and education of fund providers such as pension funds and insurers. We will continue to work with the NAPF, ABI and others to demonstrate the superior returns from private equity and venture capital and thus the case for higher allocations. We are constantly reviewing our annual statistics and ways to improve further their coverage.
2. To influence public policy.
We continue to press the Government at every level to encourage the entrepreneurial culture on which our industry depends. We regard the continued success of the All Party Private Equity Group as evidence of the excellent progress we are making towards recognition of our industry as a key contributor to the UK economy. We will extend our efforts into Europe to ensure the voice of UK private equity is heard when decisions are taken which impact on our industry.
3. To raise further the awareness of the economic benefits of private equity and venture capital.
Our survey of the Economic Impact of Private Equity clearly demonstrates the economic benefits, including enhanced productivity, that private equity disciplines bring across the whole range of opportunities our industry backs. We will continue to research the economic impact of private equity and venture capital on the UK economy and disseminate that research to key opinion formers.
4. To influence and work with regulatory and professional bodies and lawmakers to create an appropriate framework for the private equity and venture capital industry.
The BVCA has, through its Regulatory Committee, worked extensively with the FSA through numerous consultation papers and discussions. We have made and continue to make representations on a number of issues both with the FSA and with the EC which is becoming an increasingly important area.
5. To provide services relevant to our members and to communicate effectively with them.
The BVCA has always regarded its membership as being the firms operating within the industry. The regulatory environment is focusing much more on individuals rather than firms, as is training and competence and, possibly in the future, continuing professional development. We are working to improve our communication with firms but also with the individual practitioners and professionals. We have expanded our database extensively and are using enhanced technology to improve our communications.
BVCA names Mark Florman as the successor to Simon Walker as its Chief Executive
