Adam Ahern

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Director, Private Equity at Ontario Teachers'​ Pension Plan

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Adam Ahern is a Director in Private Equity at the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, where he focuses on direct investments. His career includes roles at Silverfleet Capital and Greenhill & Co. in London. Adam holds a BA in Business & Economics from Trinity College Dublin and an MSc from HEC Paris.

With a career spanning Dublin, Paris, London, and now Toronto, Adam possesses a distinctly international professional background. This experience across major European and North American financial hubs gives him a global perspective on investment opportunities and market dynamics.

He was part of the team at Silverfleet Capital that acquired Riviera Travel, a leading specialist operator of escorted tours and cruises.

Personality Overview

Soft Communicator

Process Focused

Cost Conscious

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Private Equity
His entire career has been focused on private equity, from M&A advisory at Greenhill & Co. to direct investing at Silverfleet Capital and OTPP.
Consumer Sector Investing
Has direct experience in the consumer and leisure sector through his involvement in the acquisition of Riviera Travel, a specialist tour operator.
International Business
[Predicted] His education in Dublin and Paris, combined with a career across London and Toronto, suggests a strong interest in cross-border investments and global markets.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2022
Director, Private Equity at Ontario Teachers'​ Pension Plan
9-2020 - 11-2022
Principal, Private Equity at Ontario Teachers'​ Pension Plan
4-2017 - 8-2020
Investment Executive at Silverfleet Capital
9-2015 - 3-2017
Associate at Silverfleet Capital
7-2015 - 9-2015
Associate at Greenhill & Co.

Education

2009 - 2012
MSc from HEC Paris
2006 - 2009
BA from Trinity College Dublin

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Insights For Selling To Adam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share whitepapers or case studies that showcase measurable results instead of just telling customer stories
  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead
  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Adam is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Adam

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Adam move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Adam take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Adam

Personality Compatibility


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