Partners Group Refines Executive Team Ahead of 2026
With an eye on evolving client needs and regulatory demands, global private markets powerhouse Partners Group is re-engineering its executive leadership.
The forthcoming adjustments, effective 1 January 2026 (pending regulatory approval), underscore the firm’s ambition to strengthen governance, elevate compliance oversight and sharpen business development – a clear signal to markets and investors that operational agility and strategic alignment remain at the core of its growth agenda.
Starting in early 2026, two senior executives will join the executive team: Ana Campos will take the helm as head of human resources, and Anette Waygood will become co-head of compliance & legal, as well as deputy general counsel, according to a recent media release.
Broader Reorganisation
At the same time, the firm will transition two existing executive team members – Sarah Brewer (head of client solutions) and Andreas Knecht (group general counsel) – off the executive roster. They will, however, remain in senior leadership roles within the organisation.
This recalibration reflects a broader reorganization in how Partners Group manages key functions, including human resources, compliance, legal, and client solutions. The move suggests a response to increasing regulatory complexity and evolving demands from institutional clients engaged in private markets.
Strategic Shift
Alongside the personnel changes, the firm is renaming its «Client Solutions» division to «Business Development.» Responsibility for this department will pass to Juri Jenkner, who remains on the executive team as president.
This renaming hints at a strategic shift – from reactive fulfilment of client mandates to a more proactive, growth-oriented approach. By embedding business development within executive leadership under Jenkner, Partners Group signals its intention to double down on customised mandates, tailored private-markets strategies, and long-term client relationships.
What to Watch Next
The restructured executive team as of 1 January 2026 will comprise ten senior leaders, including the newly appointed Campos and Waygood.
Stakeholders should monitor subsequent communications for further detail on the revised mandate scope of Business Development, compliance frameworks under the new leadership, and any updates to the firm’s strategic roadmap – especially in light of continuing volatility and opportunity in private markets.
