Win the recognition that drives business - and sets you apart

The Drawdown Awards are back for 2026 to celebrate excellence among the service providers who power European private capital operations. Whether you provide technology solutions, advisory services, fund finance, recruitment, or other essential operational support to GPs, these awards recognise the firms that truly make a difference in how private equity operates.

Judged by leading private capital fund COOs, CFOs, CCOs, GCs and CTOs, the awards will bring together the industry's most respected service providers and fund operations leaders this year at an exclusive ceremony on 11 June 2026.

This is the definitive platform to celebrate your hard work, connect with decision-makers, and gain credibility to help your company shine in the sector.

The Drawdown Awards: Operational Leaders 2026

This year we are delighted to continue to recognise excellence and innovation amongst the private fund manager community.
Operational Leaders 2026 will be a cohort of 25 individuals working in operational functions - including finance, technology, compliance, legal and HR roles - within GPs.
The final list of Operational Leaders will be selected by The Drawdown’s editorial team and profiles will be published in the magazine.

View the 2025 Operational Leaders here.