Lewis Aldridge

Private Markets Investment Specialist with over twenty years of experience spanning institutional investment consulting, alternative investments, entrepreneurship, and charity fundraising leadership. At Pantheon, supported Pantheon International PLC (PIP), one of the UK's leading listed private equity investment companies, working across fundraising, investor communications, portfolio analysis and Board reporting. Contributed to £190 million of institutional capital raising through two successful placings, delivered 100+ presentations to institutional investors and developed relationships with 100+ clients, primarily UK pension funds.

Subsequently acquired, built and successfully exited a multi-site hospitality business over eleven years, developing full commercial and operational leadership skills.

Senior Associate at Pantheon (2005-01 – 2010-12)

• Contributed to £190 million of institutional capital raising through two successful placings.
• Delivered 100+ presentations to existing and prospective institutional investors, primarily UK pension funds.
• Developed and managed relationships with 100+ institutional investors, wealth managers, consultants, analysts and shareholders.
• Produced investment presentations, quarterly reports, factsheets and investment commentary.
• Prepared Board papers for eight Board meetings annually covering portfolio performance, NAV development, asset allocation, performance attribution and investment strategy.
• Contributed to 20+ RFPs and DDQs supporting institutional fundraising and new business opportunities.
• Presented portfolio construction, diversification, investment activity, exits, performance and market outlook to institutional investors.
• Supervised and mentored junior team members.
• Played a key role in investor communications and Board reporting throughout the Global Financial Crisis.

Director at Perfect Blend (2014-01 – 2024-10)

Acquired and transformed an underperforming hospitality business, building it into a profitable multi-site operation over eleven years before a successful exit in October 2024.

• Expanded operations to two sites generating approximately £780,000 annual revenue.
• Managed a team of up to 40 employees, with full responsibility for recruitment, training and performance.
• Led all commercial functions including budgeting, forecasting, supplier negotiations and strategic decision-making.
• Developed strong operational systems, brand identity and customer experience standards across both sites.
• Successfully negotiated and completed the sale of the business in October 2024.

Race Director at Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon (2012-01 – 2013-12)

Charity marathon initiative raising funds for Street Child, a UK-based NGO supporting children affected by poverty and conflict in Sierra Leone.

• Raised more than £600,000 through corporate fundraising and individual sponsorship.
• Secured major corporate sponsors and grew participation to over 350 runners.
• Led a team of approximately 60 staff and volunteers across logistics, communications, and on-the-ground operations in Sierra Leone.
• Managed all aspects of event planning, partner relationships, marketing and participant experience.

Investment Consultant at Buck Consultants (2001-01 – 2005-12)

Specialist investment consulting firm advising institutional pension fund clients on investment strategy and portfolio management.

• Advised institutional pension fund clients on investment strategy, manager research and asset allocation.
• Conducted manager due diligence across equity, fixed income and alternative asset classes.
• Produced performance reporting, asset allocation studies and investment recommendations for trustee boards.
• Contributed to client presentations and supported new business development activities.
• Developed strong grounding in liability-driven investment, trustee governance and fiduciary best practice.

BSc in Economics – University of Warwick