ESG & DEI
Environmental, Social and Governance
WCAS adopted an ESG policy in 2013, which has evolved over time and incorporates due diligence and portfolio monitoring. WCAS also encourages it’s portfolio companies to embrace its ESG approach.
- Supporter of numerous organizations focused on fostering diversity in the investment industry
Our ESG Approach
Diversity and Inclusion Mission
WCAS is strongly committed to promoting the recruitment, retention and advancement of people of diverse backgrounds and fostering an inclusive community of all races, genders, sexual orientations and family structures. We celebrate the diversity of our employees and believe that differences in background, approach and perspective enrich our ability to identify risk and opportunity and ultimately improve our decision-making and results.
We believe strongly that bringing together diverse talent with outstanding career opportunities not only benefits business but also creates a durable positive impact on society.
WCAS Partnerships
Beyond our own internal activities, WCAS continues to engage actively with a number of external organizations to exchange and learn best practices and to advance Diversity and Inclusion within private equity and in the broader corporate and finance sectors.
WCAS is a founding member of the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative, a signatory to the United Nations Principals for Responsible Investing as well as a member of the ESG Data Convergence Initiative.
News & Perspectives
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Expands Operating Partner Team with Three Strategic Hires
New York, New York, November 21, 2024 – Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), a leading private equity firm specializing in the technology and healthcare industries, is pleased to announce
Ann Hickey Named to WSJ’s list of Five Women Poised to Shape Private Equity’s Future
New York, New York, November 18th, 2024 – Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), a leading private equity firm focused on the healthcare and technology industries, announced today that Ann
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Appoints Four New General Partners
New York, NY – November 14, 2024 -- Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“WCAS” or the “Firm”), a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on the technology and healthcare industries,
EquiLend Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
New York, October 23, 2024 – EquiLend, the global leader in technology, data, and analytics solutions for the securities finance industry, today announced the appointment of Rich Grossi as its new
Jennifer Martin Joins WCAS as Chief Financial Officer and General Partner
New York, NY – September 19, 2024 -- Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“WCAS” or the “Firm”), a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on the technology and healthcare industries, announced
WCAS Completes Acquisition of EquiLend
Private equity backing to accelerate growth initiatives for EquiLend New York, September 5, 2024 – EquiLend, the global technology, data and analytics company for the securities finance industry, today announces the