Melissa Dickerson of Genstar Capital Named a Leading Woman in Private Equity

Melissa Dickerson's Notable Achievements

In a significant recognition of her contributions to the private equity sector, Melissa Dickerson, Managing Director and CFO of Genstar Capital, has been named to PE Hub's 2025 "Women in Private Equity" list. This prestigious accolade honors 10 influential female leaders who are redefining the landscape of private equity while inspiring future generations of women in the field.

Further enhancing her profile within the industry, Dickerson received an honorable mention from Mergers & Acquisitions on their 2025 list of "Most Influential Women in Private Equity MA." This list highlights women who play critical roles in deal-making and shape the broader M&A industry.

“I am honored to receive these recognitions alongside other remarkable women leaders,” Dickerson remarked. “I am also thankful to my incredible team at Genstar, who inspire me every day, and I look forward to continuing our success together.”

A Two-Decade Journey of Growth

With a career spanning over two decades at Genstar Capital, Dickerson has been pivotal in evolving the firm’s operational framework. Under her stewardship, Genstar's assets skyrocketed from $200 million to a remarkable $50 billion, while its team has doubled in size. Her leadership has been vital in fostering a strong operational culture that drives the firm's strategic vision and investment endeavors.

In addition, she initiated the establishment of Genstar's annual CFO Summit, which has become a cornerstone event in its industry. Now in its eighth year, the summit brings together CFOs from portfolio companies to network and exchange insights. Attendees benefit from keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, and hands-on workshops aimed at refining investment strategies.

Portrait of Leadership

PE Hub not only recognized Dickerson on their list but also delved deeper into her career through a comprehensive profile, illustrating her journey and the impact she’s made in private equity. Additionally, she appeared in the “Investment Management Operations” episode of the Capital Allocators podcast, where she shared her approach to enhancing Genstar’s operational infrastructure.

This platform featured her insights on building and improving operational frameworks that empower businesses and their investments, expanding upon her vision of success for Genstar Capital.

About Genstar Capital

Founded over 30 years ago and headquartered in San Francisco, Genstar Capital is a leading private equity firm dedicated to investing in top-notch companies across selected sectors including financial services, software, healthcare, and industrials. The firm collaborates closely with management teams and strategic advisors to transform portfolio companies into industry leaders. Currently, Genstar oversees approximately $50 billion in assets, continuously seeking new opportunities that promise significant returns.

For more information about their growth strategies and investment ethos, visit Genstar Capital.

Through achievements like those of Melissa Dickerson, Genstar Capital not only reinforces their leadership position in private equity but also champions diversity and inclusion within the financial landscape, encouraging more women to aspire for leadership and excellence in investment management.