Podcast Episode 13: A Conversation on the Evolving Role of Operational Due Diligence in Private Markets – Insights from the SBAI ODD Survey
In this episode, Jean-François Mauvis, former Head of Operational Due Diligence (ODD) at Pantheon Ventures, joins Brian Digney, Research and Content Director at the SBAI, to discuss the evolving role of ODD practitioners and the findings from the SBAI’s recent ODD practices survey.
The conversation explores:
- How ODD teams within investors are resourced and who they report to.
- The shift from hedge funds to broader private markets, including private equity, private debt, infrastructure, and venture capital.
- The increasing consultative role of ODD practitioners in helping investment managers evolve and improve operational processes.
- The impact of independence in ODD reporting structures and the risks of undue influence on investment decisions.
- The growing role of technology in streamlining ODD processes and alleviating resource pressures.
