Claudia Zeisberger

Professor Claudia Zeisberger is an advisor to corporations, institutional investors and governments. She has over 30 years of experience as a finance professional and is an expert with deep experience in risk management, private equity and venture capital, and portfolio construction. As a Professor at INSEAD, the business school with campuses in Singapore, France, UAE and the US, she is a global citizen and award-winning author as well as an angel investor.

She is a founding member of KKR’s Sustainability Expert Advisory Committee (SEAC) and sits on the Advisory Boards of Standard Chartered Ventures (SCV), Linzor Capital, BG Ventures and KaizenVest and acts as a volunteer board advisor to Girl Rising, a non-profit focused on girls’ education and empowerment.

Professor Zeisberger is a distinguished faculty member at INSEAD, where she teaches courses in Private Equity & Venture Capital, Corporate Turnaround, and Risk Management across MBA, EMBA, and Executive Education programs. Renowned for her engaging teaching style, Professor Zeisberger has received the “Best Teaching Award” and the “Dean’s Commendation for Excellence in MBA Teaching” annually since 2008. In 2010, she launched the acclaimed course “Managing Corporate Turnarounds,” which integrates in-class case studies and industry insights with an innovative computer-based simulation focused on the challenges faced by a well-known car brand on the brink of bankruptcy.

Professor Zeisberger is widely recognised as one of the best-networked professionals in the Private Capital space, seamlessly blending her academic insights with real-world applications to inform boards and drive impactful discussions. Prior to her academic career, Professor Zeisberger spent 16 years in investment banking and alternative investments, allowing her to leverage a vast network and a wealth of practical experience. Her expertise in Responsible Investing and ESG strategy has made her a sought-after speaker and consultant, often serving as a ‘Professional Devil’s Advocate’ to challenge conventional thinking.

Professor Zeisberger is also the author of the bestselling business finance book Mastering Private Equity: Transformation via Venture Capital, Minority Investments and Buyouts as well as Private Equity in Action – Case studies from Developed & Emerging Markets.