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Neil Maitland

Partner
Neil specializes in corporate and financial communications and has advised companies across a range of sectors on long-term reputation-building, investor relations, internal communications and special situations.

His experience includes complex projects, such as cross-border transactions, shareholder activism, proxy fights, CEO transitions, litigation and crises, among others.

    His experience includes complex projects, such as cross-border transactions, shareholder activism, proxy fights, CEO transitions, litigation and crises, among others.

      Neil also brings a global perspective having gained years of communications experience in two of the largest capital markets in the world, London and New York. In his prior role, he also was responsible for leading the marketing efforts of a global partnership of 12 communications consultancies, with a presence across Europe, North America and Asia.

      Neil read Economics and Economic History at the University of Edinburgh and is a CFA Charterholder.

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      SuperReturn 2025: Achtung Baby

      The leading figures in the private capital world descended on Berlin again for the annual SuperReturn conference. More than 5,000 delegates attended, including tennis champion Serena Williams and U2 frontman Bono—back in the city where he recorded "Achtung Baby," taking the last-ever flight into East Germany. The mood was serious. Some talked of deals making a comeback and the challenging COVID vintage eventually passing. Others discussed a new paradigm: higher rates for longer, muted multiple growth, and a renewed emphasis on operational expertise. There was plenty for communicators to consider for their 2026 strategizing.

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      SuperReturn 2024: Communications Provide an Edge When It’s Needed Most

      SuperReturn, the premier global gathering for the private equity world, saw another record turnout in Berlin this year. Around 5,000 limited partners (LPs), general partners (GPs), and advisers converged, and the media was there in force too, with Kekst CNC supporting clients on about three dozen reporter meetings over a three-day period.

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      The New Era Has Finally Begun For Private Equity and Its Communications

      More than 4,000 general partners (GPs), limited partners (LPs) and advisors to the private equity industry attended this year’s SuperReturn conference in Berlin, the largest turnout to date.

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