Speaker: T. Bondurant French, CFA- Chairman of the Board of Directors at Adam Street Partners
Bon is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and has been with Adams Street Partners and its predecessor
organizations since 1980. He was instrumental in the development of Adams Street’s private equity investment
strategies, fund management, and investor relations. He is sought out by private equity firms, consultants, and
investors for advice and recommendations on a variety of private equity topics.
Throughout his career, Bon has been a guest lecturer to business schools, Wall Street firms, private equity
conferences, and industry trade associations about various investment topics and strategies. He was a member of
the CFA Institute Committee (formerly AIMR – the Association for Investment Management and Research), which
made recommendations concerning standards for reporting performance in private equity. Bon was a contributor
to the ICFA’s first book on the subject of private market investments, Investing in Venture Capital (1988).
He also sits on the advisory boards of New Enterprise Associates and Madison Dearborn Partners.
Bon is Chairman of the Adams Street Partners Board of Directors. He is a member of the Board of Trustees, and
former Chairman and current member of the Investment Committee at Northwestern University. He is also a
member of the Kellogg Graduate School of Management Dean’s Advisory Council. Bon is a member of the CFA
Institute, the CFA Society of Chicago Leadership Council, and Chairman of the Board of the Center for Railroad
Photography and Art. Bon is former Director of the National Venture Capital Association, and former Chairman of
the Board of the Chicago History Museum, where he remains as a Trustee.
Moderator: James Mohan, CFA, CIPM, Investment Consultant with Mercer
Jim Mohan is an Investment Consultant with Mercer based in the Chicago Office. His primary focus is on providing direct support to clients and consultants, specifically not-for-profit relationships in the U.S. Jim joined Mercer in 2021 and has fifteen years of investment experience.
Prior to joining Mercer, Jim founded the ESG advisory and implementation firm DuPage Investment consultants in 2020. Prior to DuPage, Jim spent two years as a relationship manager at Christian Brothers Investment Services. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from DePaul University. He is a CFA charterholder and holds his CIPM. Jim is an active member of the CFA Society – Chicago, contributing as a Co-Chair of the Distinguished Speakers Series advisory group and member of the Annual Dinner advisory group. Jim also volunteers his time teaching financial literacy to underserved youth with Cents Ability.
Agenda:
11:30 a.m. - Registration and Networking
12:00 (Noon) - Welcoming and Begin Conversation
12:55 p.m. - Audience Q & A
1:00 p.m. - Conclusion
Fee*:
Members - $60
Non-Members - $80
Student Members - $25
Please note: No Webcast Available
*Function Tickets can be used
*Refunds are only eligible if cancellations are made at least 24 hours prior to the event. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event will not be eligible for a refund.
Location:
University Club of Chicago
76 E Monroe St.
CFA Institute Qualified Activity: Eligible for 1 credit hour
Attire: Business Casual
Menu: Luncheon Served
Lunch will be served before and during the conversation.