From Intern to Industry Leader: Evercore’s David Markson on LP Secondaries

Update: 2025-09-23

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David Markson, Senior Managing Director of LP Secondaries at Evercore, discusses the early days of the secondary market, his rationale for joining Evercore in 2021, and the excitement of scaling a team that now represents roughly 50% of total LP secondaries volume. He also shares why LPs are seeking liquidity and how their motivations have evolved over time, the impact of retail capital entering the secondary space, and the key considerations LPs should keep in mind when looking to sell. David closes by offering advice to young professionals aspiring to enter the secondaries industry - encouraging them to stay open-minded, learn quickly, and always be willing to support senior team members.

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