Value creation for private equity funds and investors

Mr. Ricardo Kanitz, speaking at Private Equity World Brasil 2011

Mr. Ricardo Kanitz,
Partner
Ocroma Alternative Investments

Ricardo works with alternative investments since 2003 and is one of the few professionals in Latin America with a broad alternative asset experience, spanning private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and distressed assets. He was formerly with the private equity and real estate divisions of GP Investments (the biggest PE fund manager in Latin America) and with Global Infrastructure Partners (a US$5.6 billion fund by Credit Suisse and GE). Ricardo worked on the acquisitions of Gatwick and London City Airport, the IPO of Gafisa and sale of ALL. He was also part of the team that developed, raised and invested GP Investment’s US$300 million real estate fund (now Prosperitas) and a US$30 million distressed assets fund. Ricardo took part in the creation of the search fund Solo Corp. He holds a bachelor degree in business from University of Sao Paulo, having completed his course at Harvard, where he was VP of the Harvard Investment Association. He holds an MBA from INSEAD.

Appearing:

Day one: Wednesday, September 14, 2011

11.40am

Panel session: Selecting the right GP for you – local vs. global partners

• Advantages of investing in an international GP: experience and extensive knowledge in various sectors, but can they deliver in Brazil?
• The challenge of working across the globe and its impact for investee companies
• The benefits of partnering with local funds – fast track for success?
• Matching firm philosophy with investors’ strategies

Mr. Ricardo Kanitz,

Partner,
Ocroma Alternative Investments

Mr. Cesar Collier,

Managing Director ,
Siguler Guff & Company, LP

Mr. Maurício da Rocha Wanderley,

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Investment Officer,
Valia

Mr Marcos Aurelio Litz,

Investment Manager,
FIBRA

Mauricio Bicalho,

Managing Partner,
Triscorp Investimentos

Mr. Elemer Suranyi,

Managing Director,
Pinebridge