From Deal Dynamics to Market Strategy: Gerald Cooper, Cambell Lutyens' Global Co-head of Secondaries, on the Secondaries Market

Gerald Cooper, Partner and Global Co-Head of Secondaries at Campbell Lutyens, joins the Secondary Snapshot to discuss the path he took in building out his firm’s North America business across secondaries, primary, and minority GP stakes. He shares the trends that are driving how LPs and GPs are increasingly using the secondary market as an active tool to manage their portfolios. The conversation also covers sell-versus-roll decisions for allocators exposed to continuation vehicles, potential future regulation of the industry, and the rise of evergreen vehicles deploying retail capital. Gerald also shares his advice for the younger generation looking to start and excel at their careers —emphasizing the importance of intellectual curiosity, proactivity, and a strong work ethic.