Robert W Long

Bio

Responsible for the overall strategic direction of Conversus and leads the Investment Committee and Board of Managers of Conversus Asset Management. A frequent commentator on private equity issues, has appeared on CNBC and Bloomberg TV and was named one of “50 Gamechangers” by Private Equity International. Led the formation of Conversus that culminated in its June 2007 IPO. Prior to founding Conversus, was the head of Banc of America Strategic Capital, a division of Bank of America (BAC) managing approximately $7 billion in private equity funds and direct investments. Involved in private equity throughout his 14-year career at Bank of America including as founder of the Strategic Investments Group and co-founder of BAC’s Real Estate Mezzanine Group. Began his career at BAC in the legal department, where he was responsible for private equity, M & A advisory and various capital markets business. Prior to joining the bank, was a corporate and securities lawyer in private practice. BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. JD from the University of Virginia.