Private Equity Committee Home About Our People Committees Private Equity Committee Home The Private Equity Committee provides expert advice and counsel on issues affecting private equity member funds. This includes identifying emerging issues, contributing to the CVCA’s advocacy agenda, and advising on private equity-specific content and priorities. CHAIR: Pierre Schuurmans, Birch Hill Private EquityVICE-CHAIR: Johanna Salloum, PFM CapitalAli Akbar, Ironbridge Private EquityRichard Pay, PwCErson Olivan, BrookfieldAaron Bains, Aird & BerlisJean-Philippe Coiteux, DesjardinsJamie Schwitzer, Westcap ManagementSunil Sharma, BDO CanadaPaul Tershakowec, DancapMack Thibeault, Headwater EquitySarah Borg-Olivier, Instar Asset Management