Dorothy Kelso — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Managing Director of SuperReturn at Informa, overseeing a global portfolio of private markets conferences and communities.
Holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics.
Has two decades of experience in private markets, including roles at Coller Capital, EY, and AVCA.
Runs two LinkedIn newsletters, one of which champions emerging private markets managers.
Serves as a charity trustee, contributing to board-level strategy.

Biography

Dr. Dorothy Kelso is the Managing Director of SuperReturn at Informa, where she leads a global portfolio encompassing conferences, digital communities, awards, and publications that connect private markets executives worldwide. In this role, she oversees P&L, portfolio strategy, and forward-looking growth, shaping the portfolio’s global direction while driving audience engagement and commercial performance.

With two decades of experience in private markets, Dr.