Georgene Huang Steps into Role as Chief Product Officer at PEI Group

Georgene Huang Appointed Chief Product Officer of PEI Group

In a significant move for the investment intelligence sector, PEI Group has formally announced the appointment of Georgene Huang as its new Chief Product Officer. Starting from July 13, 2026, Georgene will be based in PEI Group's New York office, where she will directly report to the company’s CEO Edouard Tavernier.

As Chief Product Officer, Huang will take charge of the global data and product strategies for PEI Group, a leading provider of critical data and insights for professionals across private markets. Marking a memorable milestone, PEI is currently celebrating 25 years of excellence in private markets intelligence, and Huang’s new role is seen as essential in steering the company into its next chapter.

Huang's primary goal will be to develop a customer-centric product vision and roadmap that aligns with the revolutionary data capabilities and insights required for the upcoming decade. Furthermore, she will oversee operations in North America, significantly contributing to the company's ongoing expansion in the region.

Georgene Huang brings to PEI Group a wealth of experience, having previously served as the Chief Product and Data Officer at Fortune. Her impressive background includes senior positions at industry giants like Bloomberg and Dow Jones, not to mention her entrepreneurial spirit that saw her founding and leading her own successful enterprise for over seven years.

PEI Group stands as the largest independent source of data and connections for the global private-markets community, catering to a diverse clientele that includes GPs, LPs, and other service providers. The company has robustly maintained its growth trajectory through a unique combination of proprietary data, insightful analysis, and essential events tailored for networking and professional development within private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure, and secondaries.

On her appointment, Huang expressed her excitement, stating, “I am delighted to be joining PEI Group at such an exciting time for private markets. The importance of data and insight for the decision-making processes of investors and managers is at an all-time high. I look forward to collaborating with the team to prioritize our customers and reinforce PEI Group's commitment to becoming a truly data-driven organization.”

Edouard Tavernier, PEI Group's CEO, echoed Huang's sentiments by highlighting her unique blend of product leadership and extensive data expertise as crucial for the company’s future. He noted, “Georgene brings exactly the blend of product leadership and data expertise we need as PEI Group continues to grow. Her track record at Fortune, Bloomberg, and Dow Jones, along with her entrepreneurial experience, will be invaluable as we accelerate our product roadmap and reinforce our presence in North America. I am excited to welcome her to the team.”

PEI Group leverages over 25 years of data and editorial expertise, successfully providing vital intelligence to aid decision-making for over 30,000 investors, asset managers, and service providers globally. Their focused efforts encompass private equity, private credit, real estate, and other specialized asset classes through a portfolio enriched with premium information brands, research platforms, membership networks, and global events.

With Georgene Huang onboard, PEI Group is poised to enhance its service offerings and continue setting benchmarks for excellence in the rapidly evolving landscape of private market intelligence.