Archives: Speakers

Rateneh Fassil Mekonnen is an entrepreneur at core, and has played an active and seminal role in the revival of the Ethiopian real estate sector some 15 years back and has since grown his reach and is now one of the prominent real estate figures. Currently Rateneh is highly engaged in the development of World… Read more »

Ramez El-Serafy accumulates more than 10 years of experience in technology, entrepreneurship and management. Ramez currently heads Flat6Labs and its regional expansion in the MENA region. Flat6Labs is a leading early stage investment entity that fosters and invests in bright and passionate entrepreneurs with cutting-edge ideas in the MENA region. Before managing Flat6Labs, Ramez was… Read more »

I Graduated in Accounting and Auditing from ISCTEM – Higher Institute of Science and Technology of Mozambique. Have a 17-year career dedicated to the financial and consulting sector, having accumulated expertise in several segments, including consulting, hospitality, financial services, and education, where I quickly stood out for my ability to offer strategic and innovative solutions…. Read more »

Pat Thaker Editorial and Regional Director, MEA Leading authority on the Middle East and Africa Pratibha provides the intellectual leadership necessary to ensure that The EIU’s analysis and forecasts for the Middle Eastern and African markets are the most insightful available to international decision-makers. Pratibha’s deep knowledge and regional experience means she frequently chairs and… Read more »

Portfolio Manager at Gemcorp Capital, responsible for private credit investments and is a member of the Investment Committee. He has recently been focused on developing the firm’s clean energy strategy. He has c.14 years of emerging markets investing experience and has been at Gemcorp since 2014. Pranav has an MA in Economics from the University… Read more »

Pradeep Baddam, Western Premium’s CFO, has a decade of expertise in banking and investment management, demonstrating a track record in evaluating private and public businesses on a global scale. Pradeep held numerous senior positions including being Investment Director at several funds overseeing investments and investor relations. Till date, he raised over $300M+ in cumulative funding… Read more »

PJ is an Investment Officer in FMO, responsible for equity investments in later stage fintech and financial institutions in Africa. As a Chartered Accountant and CFA Charterholder, PJ brings over a decade of expertise in financial services, demonstrating a robust track record in driving impactful investments and fostering financial growth in emerging markets.

As Odyssey’s Chief Business Officer, Piyush oversees strategic projects, sales and overall company growth. Piyush has an extensive background in clean tech and finance; prior to Odyssey, Piyush led Simpa Energy, an award-winning renewable energy financing business in India that achieved national scale under Piyush’s leadership and was later acquired by ENGIE. Previously, Piyush worked… Read more »

Pierre graduated in France from IEP Paris and started his career at EY Paris. He subsequently returned to Mauritius to start the local office of a South African investment bank, in 1999. He has been an active participant in the M&A industry since that date, eventually starting his own firm in 2004. Pierre d’Unienville has… Read more »

Pierre is a Vice President at Sango Capital. Before Sango, Pierre worked in M&A/investment with Bertelsmann, Bboxx and PZ Cussons, and hedge funds, including Tiger Hill. Prior to this, Pierre worked with Moelis & Company, a global independent investment bank, where he provided financial advice to corporates and sponsors.