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Conference:
Day 1
23rd Nov 8.50am - 5:30pm
Day 2
24th Nov 8.50am - 5:30pm
Master Classes:
Sunday 22nd Nov
KMPG - Making your investments sweat - driving value from portfolio companies
Wednesday 24 Nov
BDO Corporate Finance & Lawrence Graham - The challenges of restructuring & re-financing in the current market
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Private Equity World Awards, MENA 2009
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Important dates
Submit all nominations: 30th September 2009
Shortlists announced:
October 2009
Gala awards evening:
23rd November 2009
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Nominations can be put forward for a series of categories depending on the meeting of category criteria.
Categories
- Deal of the year
- Professional services firm of the year
- Best fund raising of the year
- Best new private equity fund
- Best private equity house
- Best venture capital fund
- Special merit award
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The awards evening will be one of spectacular entertainment, food, networking and a whole lot of fun. You will not want to miss it!
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 Mr Rajiv Nakani,
Managing Partner Global Capital Management Ltd Mr. Nakani is the Managing Partner at Global Capital Management Ltd., the alternative asset management arm of Global Investment House “Global”. The Alternative Asset Management group manages about $4billion assets under management with about $3bn in the Private Equity space. He has more than sixteen years of experience in investing and investment banking and brings along in-depth sector experience in financial services, telecom, media, retail, logistics, healthcare, education and real estate. Immediately before joining Global, Mr. Nakani was Investment Director at Eastgate Capital Group managing $500MM in private equity funds, investing across Asia and North Africa.
Prior to Eastgate Capital Group, Mr. Nakani was the Head of Investment Banking at Global. At Global, Mr. Nakani headed the investment banking efforts with a focus on M&A, strategic advisory mandates, equity products and private placements. In addition, Mr. Nakani has also led several merchant banking transactions and private equity investments on behalf of Global Investment House and its clients. Mr. Nakani has significant investment and investment advisory experience across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.
Prior to that, Mr. Nakani was Director, Mergers and Acquisitions at The Sultan Center Company for Food Products in Kuwait, where he built the private equity platform for retail and food and beverages sectors, and led the acquisition and integration of Safeway Jordan. Earlier in his career, he held research and credit roles in India and Kuwait.
In the past, Mr. Nakani held Board and Executive Committee membership roles at various companies, including Avendus Capital Pvt. Ltd., a leading investment banking company in India, Al Razzi Holding Co., an international healthcare private equity/buyout company, and Africa Business News S.A., an African media company involved in business news services.
He received his MBA, Master with specialization in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, and BSc in Mathematics degrees all from the University of Indore, India. Mr. Nakani is also a CFA charter holder since 2001.Appearing: Conference day one - Monday 23 November 2009 9.10am “Private Equity Leaders’ roundtable” – liquidity, divesting and the deal flow conundrum
- What is actually taking place in the region – can deals still be done?
- Local vs. global capital markets – is simply raising finance the key?
- What needs to be done?
- Where are the opportunities now in the MENA region and overseas – are assets available?
- Are MENA mega funds a thing of the past?
- MENA Infrastructure and Governmental development programmes – is this a solution?
- What influence does MENA private equity have on other global markets and international investors?
Senior Financial Analyst,
CNBC Arabiya Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Swicorp Executive Chairman,
Dubai International Capital (UAE) and Chief Executive Officer, SHUAA Capital (UAE) Member of the Board,
Ithmaar Bank Managing Partner,
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The Awards ceremony brings together top executives from private equity institutions from across the region.
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