Internationals in PE: Where Has Your Career Taken You?

How has your career journey evolved so far? Do you plan to return to your home country, and if so, what kind of role would you be interested in pursuing there, given that the private equity sector tends to be smaller in many countries?

Additionally, how did you navigate the visa process throughout your career?

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