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[email protected] web: www.evca.com September 2000 EVCA © Copyright Inside EVCAInside EVCA Inside the EVCA This edition of “Inside EVCA”, following the Annual General Meeting in Paris, June 2000, is intended to relay the changes to the EVCA, as agreed at the AGM. These changes cover committee structures and members, as well as new action plans detailing the objectives for the year June 2000 - June 2001. Through the pursuit and achievement of targeted objectives and actions, the EVCA will add the highest possible value to its Members' activities and to the growth and profitability of the European private equity sector. Table of Contents Page Mission . 2 Membership . 3 Committee Structure . 4 Board of Directors . 6 Executive Committee Members . 10 Investor Relations Committee . 12 Professional Standards & Communications Committee . 14 Conferences & Training Committee . 16 Tax & Legal Committee . 18 High-Tech Committee . 23 National Associations Committee . 26 Buyout Committee . 30 Past Chairmen . 33 Secretariat . 37 1 Mission The EVCA’s global mission is to promote equity investment in unquoted companies by private equity investors and to facilitate interaction amongst the members of the Association. The EVCA establishes high standards of business conduct and professional competence. The Association stimulates the promotion, research and analysis of private equity in Europe and facilitates contacts with policy-makers, investors, research institutions, universities, trade associations and other relevant institutions. The EVCA also encourages the development of equity markets that are appropriate to the needs of private equity investors and investees.