Karen Nes

Associate Portfolio Manager, Aware Super

Karen Nes is listed as Associate Portfolio Manager, Aware Super. Karen spoke at SuperReturn Europe 2026 in November 2026 (panellist, “LP perspectives: navigating European fundraising challenges and opportunities”). Speaks mainly on Fundraising Summit.

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Topics: Fundraising Summit

About

Karen Nes is an Associate Portfolio Manager in the Private Equity team at Aware Super, one of Australia's largest superannuation funds, managing over AUD $200bn on behalf of its members. Based in London, Karen is responsible for private equity fund commitments and co-investments across Europe and North America. Since joining Aware Super in 2020, she has worked in both Sydney and London and played a key role in establishing the fund's European investment presence. Prior to Aware Super, Karen was part of the Investment Consulting team at Willis Towers Watson, advising Australian superannuation funds and endowments on manager selection and portfolio construction.

Sessions at 1 conference

SuperReturn Europe 2026 3 November 2026 – 6 November 2026

LP perspectives: navigating European fundraising challenges and opportunities Panellist · 3 November 2026

Spoke alongside

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Sven Czermin Partner · Palladio Partners 1 shared session
Dörte Höppner Chief Sustainability Officer / Managing Director, Fundraising & IR · The Riverside Company 1 shared session
Lucas Fisher Managing Director · Palladio Partners 1 shared session
Verena Kempe Head of Investment Management · KENFO 1 shared session