Spotlight Series

Transformative Dialogues with Industry Mavericks

The Spotlight Series features interviews with visionary executives, innovative thinkers, contrarians and unorthodox leaders who delve into an array of topics centered around private capital markets – conversations that offer valuable perspectives and broaden our understanding of the current investment landscape.

In Conversation with
JOHN COURTLIFF

CEO, Partner, and Portfolio Manager ICM Asset Management

In this interview, industry specialist Inge van den Berg sits down with John Courtliff, CEO, Partner, and Portfolio Manager at ICM Asset Management, to discuss the firm’s growth, multi-asset strategy, and outlook on private markets. John shares insights on real estate, private credit, and why ICM is doubling down on U.S. Sun Belt opportunities through its latest fund, USCI III.

More on this interview

For this edition of our Spotlight Series, we connected with John Courtliff, CEO, Partner, and Portfolio Manager at ICM Asset Management, for a conversation about the firm’s remarkable growth, evolving multi-asset strategy, and perspectives on today’s private markets. John offers insights on the forces reshaping real estate and private credit, investor sentiment in a higher-rate environment, and why ICM is doubling down on U.S. Sun Belt industrial and residential opportunities through its latest fund, USCI III. He also reflects on leadership, long-term value creation, and what lies ahead as the firm continues to expand its alternative investment platform.

Enriching Conversations, Broadening Minds

Thought-provoking interviews with investment executives, visionary founders and solution strategists, exploring unconventional pathways to uncovering overlooked opportunities and solving complex problems within the private capital ecosystem

Raw and Unfiltered

Facilitating Mindshift Through Dialogues

Tune into authentic, transformative conversations with private capital leaders in various sectors who inspire fresh thinking and illuminate prevailing industry trends, challenges and opportunities in a whole new light.

Open, Authentic Conversations

Featuring industry trailblazers and disruptors
In-depth conversations with actionable takeaways
Transformative ideas, perspectives, insights
Exploring creative, opportunity-driven solutions

Visionary Voices

Projecting Leadership and Innovation

The series offers growth-driven executives a platform to convey their brand, leadership, and innovation. It serves as a conduit for articulating ideas, strategies, and ambitions that sets them apart from peers and competitors.

Convey Your Strategic Vision

Showcasing visionary leadership and strategic innovation
Articulating unique perspectives and forward-thinking ideas
Demonstrating a commitment to innovation and differentiation
Sharing motivations and driving forces that inspire success

Project Your Vision, Brand, and Competitive Advantage

The series serves as a strategic platform for company visionaries to amplify their brand, articulate their vision, and demystify investment strategies and solutions. It also positions them to attract capital allocators and generate deal flow. These structured, dual-purpose interviews enable executives to showcase unique perspectives on value creation and opportunity while effectively communicating their strategic goals to a targeted audience of investors and clients.

2025 Series

Real Estate
Private Equity
Venture Capital

Adam Dean, CFA – Vice President & Portfolio Manager, CMLS Asset Management

Liam Dougherty, CFA – Managing Partner, Real Estate, Greyhill Capital Partners

Marcus Gillam – Chief Excutive Officer, Gillam Group

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