Kirsten Olsen
Managing Director and Head of PWM Private Capital
William Blair
Kirsten Olsen is head of private capital for Private Wealth Management at William Blair, where she leads William Blair Merchant Banking, the firm’s dedicated private capital investing capability, and facilitates access to private markets for private wealth clients. She oversees sourcing, underwriting, and portfolio management, delivering a disciplined, institutional approach to private investing.
Before joining William Blair in 2024, she held senior roles in investment banking and investment management across both bulge-bracket firms and entrepreneurial platforms. Kirsten is a frequent speaker on private capital and the evolving role of private wealth investing.