Gurpreet Manku, Level 20
Gurpreet Manku
CEO
Level 20

Gurpreet joined Level 20 as CEO in April 2023 having spent a decade at the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA). As Level 20’s CEO, Gurpreet is responsible for delivering across five key activities: mentoring, networking & development events, research & insight, advocacy & sponsor support, and outreach & internships. In 2024, Gurpreet featured on Private Equity News’ list of Twenty Trailblazing Women and under her leadership, Level 20 has welcomed new chapters in Europe and published research across Europe and the US. In her previous role as the BVCA’s Deputy Director General and Director of Policy, she led the PE/VC industry’s response to a wide range of matters from a legal, regulatory and tax perspective, including on diversity and sustainability matters. Before joining the BVCA she worked at Deloitte LLP. Gurpreet studied at the LSE and is a Chartered Accountant and a fellow of the ICAEW. Outside of Level 20, Gurpreet is on the board of the UK Business Angels Association.