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Private markets are booming globally, and ASIC reports that in Australia, private capital funds have nearly tripled over the past decade from AUD$57.1 billion in 2014 to AUD$148 billion in March 2024. Over 20% of private capital fundraising flowed into ESG-focused funds in 2024 according to The Sea Capital. Yet, unlike public markets, private assets tend to operate behind closed doors, making transparency and accountability – a key feature of responsible investments – a challenge.
This session will examine how investors can achieve leading responsible investment practice in what is often an opaque asset class. We’ll explore practical tools and frameworks to embed ESG in private market deals and stewardship, opportunities to influence outcomes where governance is less visible, and lessons from leading private market players who are navigating increased scrutiny. Join us to uncover how responsible investment in private markets can move from aspiration to action – and why this matters for long-term value creation.
Head of Private Markets and Infrastructure at Cbus
Jordan is the Head of Private Markets and Infrastructure at Cbus and is responsible for delivering the Infrastructure asset class strategy and overseeing the Property and PE strategies. Jordan is a member of the Investment Leadership Team.
Jordan has been at Cbus since January 2024 and has over 20 years of industry experience including 11 years at Hostplus and 8 years at Macquarie.
Jordan has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Monash with Honours in Finance.
Why we selected Jordan Kraiten?
Jordan brings a practitioner’s view on embedding responsible investment in private markets. As the leader of Private Markets and Infrastructure at one of Australia's major super funds, Cbus, Jordan brings extensive practical, real-world insight into complex private market deals. He understands the constraints, trade‑offs and opportunities inherent in these markets, helping investors move beyond theory to the realities of responsible investment in private assets, which are under increasing scrutiny.
Head of ESG at Harvest by Dasseti
Billy leads the Harvest product at Dasseti, a Nasdaq-backed, AI-native ESG and climate reporting solution purpose-built for superannuation funds and asset managers. As a founding team member, Billy has extensive experience developing AI-native solutions to standardise data capture and analysis across the private market lifecycle.
Recently relocated from London to Hong Kong to lead Harvest’s APAC expansion, he brings a global perspective on the intersection of responsible AI, climate regulation, and investor demands for actionable data.
Billy serves as a strategic advisor to Dasseti’s institutional clients, helping them centralise financial and sustainability data to navigate the complexities of opaque, unlisted portfolios. Drawing on deep experience with SFDR and TCFD, he bridges the gap between policy and practice, helping investors move beyond compliance toward meaningful value creation.
Co-CEO of RIAA
Dean collaborates closely with global and local asset managers, super funds, Kiwisaver providers, financial advisors, and wealth platforms to align capital with sustainable outcomes. His strategic leadership has played a pivotal role in elevating RIAA's presence in both Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. With over a decade of experience leading teams in the not-for-profit sector, Dean also serves as a member of the National Advisory Board on Impact Investing in New Zealand and sits on the GovCo of the New Zealand Stewardship Code.
