2nd Abu Dhabi Private Markets Investments Breakfast
The 2nd Abu Dhabi Private Markets Investments Breakfast is an annual event that is hosted through the joint cooperation of Pedersen & Partners and CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang. The event will be held in Abu Dhabi and will bring together senior decision makers from Private Equity, Mezzanine and Venture Funds, Asset Managers, Financial Institutions, Family Offices and their portfolio companies.
The purpose of this event is to bring together investment professionals to discuss and share experiences and comments regarding the current industry climate and future developments.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi (ballroom)
Al Maryah Island
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Co-Chairs:
- Graham Conlon - Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
- Michael Al-Nassir – Partner, Head of Private Equity APMEA, Pedersen & Partners
Panellists:
- Alvaro Abella - Managing Director Private Equity, Gulf Capital
- Nicolaas Alberts - Managing Director and Co-Head of the Middle East, Ninety One
- Paul Beuyukian - Managing Director, A.P. Moller Capital
- Iyad Malas - Group CEO, Al Ghurair Group
- Stephanie Nour Prince - Partner, Nuwa Capital
- Sam Peter - Managing Director, Gateway Partners
- Olivier Tricou - Managing Director, Head of M&A, Alpen Capital
Panel discussion topics:
Our panel will discuss topics including the outlook for and latest trends in private markets investment and finance, as well as strategic M&A activity in key sectors such as infrastructure, technology, healthcare, and financial services, including:
- Valuations: Navigating the complexities of valuing businesses in MENA private markets, considering external factors such as market volatility, deal flow, regulatory environments, local market dynamics, armed conflicts, interest rates and inflation, energy transition and the global election landscape.
- Strategic Exit Strategies: Explore effective exit strategies tailored to the local context, including IPOs, trade sales, and secondary buyouts, to maximize returns and mitigate risks.
- Value creation: portfolio management, change management, the significance of human capital in due diligence, succession planning, and key talent acquisition and retention.