StepStone Group Appoints Lindsay Creedon as Head of Private Equity
StepStone Group (Nasdaq: STEP) appointed longtime partner Lindsay Creedon as Head of Private Equity, effective January 1, 2026.
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StepStone Group (Nasdaq: STEP) appointed longtime partner Lindsay Creedon as Head of Private Equity, effective January 1, 2026. Creedon joined StepStone in 2010, became a partner in 2015, and currently co-chairs the Private Equity Investment Committee while serving as Co-Head of Private Equity Co-Investments and a member of the Global Executive Committee.
CEO Scott Hart, who held the head role since 2017, will remain on the Private Equity Investment Committee and continue to support the firm’s global expansion. Creedon will keep her existing roles and continue managing key client relationships, including some of the firm’s largest private market investors.
Positive
- Internal succession from longtime partner promotes continuity
- Effective date: January 1, 2026
- Creedon tenure: joined 2010, promoted to partner 2015
- CEO Scott Hart remains on the Private Equity Investment Committee
- Creedon retains Co-Head of Private Equity Co-Investments role
Negative
- None.
Details
News Market Reaction – STEP
In the Dec 3 session, STEP gained 1.99%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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Key Figures
- Effective date
- January 1, 2026
- Creedon appointment as Head of Private Equity
- Joined StepStone
- 2010
- Year Lindsay Creedon joined the firm
- Partner promotion year
- 2015
- Year Lindsay Creedon became a Partner
- CEO in role since
- 2017
- Scott Hart’s tenure as Head of Private Equity prior to transition
Historical Context
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Third consecutive Best Places to Work recognition highlighting culture and values.
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Willow Wealth adds evergreen funds from StepStone and other managers to platform.
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Appointment of Lindsay Creedon as Head of Private Equity effective January 1, 2026.
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Opening of Madrid office as ninth European location to deepen regional presence.
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Launch of STPEX interval fund focused on private equity secondaries and co-investments.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StepStone Group (Nasdaq: STEP), a leading global private markets investment firm, today announced that longtime Partner Lindsay Creedon has been appointed Head of Private Equity, effective January 1, 2026.
StepStone CEO Scott Hart, who has held the role since 2017, will remain on the Private Equity Investment Committee and continue to drive the firm’s global expansion.
Ms. Creedon joined StepStone in 2010 and was promoted to Partner in 2015. She currently co-chairs StepStone’s Private Equity Investment Committee, serves as Co-Head of Private Equity Co-Investments and is a member of the firmwide Global Executive Committee. She will remain in these roles, and continue to manage key client relationships, including some of the largest private market investors in the world.
“As a highly respected and valuable leader inside StepStone, and having developed trusted relationships with our clients around the world, Lindsay is very deserving of this expanded leadership role,” said Mr. Hart. “I have personally had the opportunity to work closely with Lindsay over the years and have always been impressed by the energy and new ideas that she brings to each opportunity. I look forward to seeing Lindsay bring that same fresh perspective and her wealth of experience to her new role.”
In addition to her talents as an investor and executive, Lindsay played a pivotal role in establishing and leading StepStone’s Talent and Culture Committee, which has been instrumental in building the firm’s award-winning workplace culture. Her efforts in this area have driven many internal initiatives to support StepStone employees as they rise through the organization.
“StepStone has given me a great platform on which to build my career, and I’m truly honored by this appointment,” said Ms. Creedon. “It’s been such a great privilege to help grow StepStone from a boutique asset manager to one that serves investors of all types globally, all while preserving an entrepreneurial and collegial culture. I look forward to leading our private equity business and continuing to deliver great results for our clients.”
About StepStone Group
StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP) is a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services to its clients. As of September 30, 2025, StepStone was responsible for approximately
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