Private Equity In Africa 2014
15 October 2014 | Intercontinental Park Lane, London  #PEA2014
 
15/10/2014
08:00 - 08:45Registration and Refreshments
08:45 - 08:55Welcome Remarks
Lanre Akinola, Editor, This is Africa, FT Group
Robert van Zwieten, President & Chief Executive Officer, EMPEA
 
08:55 - 09:25Opening Keynote Address
  • What is the status of the private equity industry in South Africa?
  • What is the role of private equity funds and venture capital?
  • What is South Africa doing to promote pension investment and responsible investing?
  • What are the opportunities for private equity and growth in Africa?
  • What are the potential challenges faced by private equity in Africa?
Nhlanhla Musa Nene, Minister of Finance of the Republic of South Africa

09:25 - 10:15Panel Session: Exploring Africa’s Place in the Global Economic Landscape
  • What is the role of private equity in the African growth story?
  • Where is Africa heading in 2014? Does opportunity remain as strong as in previous years, or are there only opportunities in certain countries? 
  • What are the top macroeconomic trends across Africa today?
  • How can local and international investors capitalise on private equity opportunities in Africa?

    • Panellists: 
    Euvin Naidoo, Head of Strategy, Barclays Africa, Regional Management
    Diana Noble, Chief Executive Officer, CDC Group plc
    Fagmeedah Petersen-Lurie, Chief Investment Officer, Eskom Pension and Provident Fund
    Sev Vettivetpillai, Partner, The Abraaj Group
    Moderator: 
    Lanre Akinola, Editor, This is Africa, FT Group

    10:15 - 10:40Networking Coffee Break
    10:40 - 11:30Risk and return in Africa’s most buoyant sectors
    • How do successful fund managers evaluate the risk-return profile across Africa’s leading sectors?
    • How are fund managers communicating risk in Africa’s leading sectors with potential investors?
    • What can we learn from the due diligence and risk appraisal approaches of recent deals?
    • What are the common exit strategies and associated risks in the leading investment sectors?
    Panellists:
    Souleymane Ba, Principal, Helios Investment Partners
    Stuart MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Ethos Private Equity
    Soula Proxenos, Managing Partner, International Housing Solutions

    Moderator:
    Solomon Mugera, Africa Editor, BBC
     
    11:30 - 12:00Keynote Interview: A Corporate View
    • What are the opportunities for private sector-led growth in Africa?
    • Why are private equity buyouts attractive entry strategies for private firms looking to get into Africa?
    • Where are strategic buyers focused? Which countries, regions and sectors are the most compelling?
    • What are the drawbacks to private equity buyouts in Africa, and what other entry strategies do multi-national companies evaluate?
    Interviewee:
    Honore Dainhi, President, Commercial Africa Division, Supreme Group

    Interviewer:
    John Authers, Senior Investment Columnist, Financial Times and Author, The Fearful Rise of Markets

    12:00 - 12:40Panel session: Shining a spotlight on Africa's energy sector
    • What are the opportunities for energy-related investments in Africa?
    • How is Africa’s demand for more power shaping investment in the continent’s energy mix? 
    • What are the challenges for energy generation and distribution in Africa? How is private equity making a difference?
    • How is private equity deal-making in the energy sector impacting on generation and distribution infrastructure?
    Panellists:
    Khaled Abu Bakr, Executive Chairman, TAQA Arabia
    Mónica Arévalo, Investment Manager, EIB GEEREF
    Chinesom Ejiasa, Director, Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation
    Scott Mackin, Managing Partner and Co-President, Denham Capital
     
    Moderator:
    Solomon Mugera, Africa Editor,     BBC
     
    12:40 - 13:40Networking Lunch
    13:40 - 14:00Keynote: LP Spotlight
    • Kenneth Kaniu, Chief Investment Officer, Stanlib
    14:00 - 14:35CONCURRENT SESSIONS
    Track A: Nigeria
  • What are the secrets that have made Nigeria such
    a popular destination for private equity investments?
  • How is the political and social climate affecting investor confidence - and what are the stumbling blocks for future growth in this market?
  • What are the opportunities for investors? Why should you be looking at Nigeria now?

    Panellists:
    Razia Khan, Regional Head of Economics, Standard Chartered 
    Afolabi Oladele, Partner, African Capital Alliance
    Elias Schulze, Africa CEO, Kaymu
    Yana Watson Kakar, Global Managing Partner, Dalberg

    Moderator:
    Adrienne Klasa, Reporter, This is Africa, FT Group
    		•  Track B: Frontier Africa                    
    • How is Frontier Africa being defined? Which industries are thriving in Frontier Africa investments?
    • What are the unique risks and opportunities associated with Frontier Africa investments?
    • What are the trade secrets behind successful returns in this region?
    Panellists:
    Arnold Dhlamini, Managing Director and Principal Stockbroker, ABC Stockbrokers
    Magchiel Groot, Senior Investment Officer, Private Equity, FMO - Netherlands Development Finance Company

    Moderator:
    Nonnie Wanjihia, Director, East Africa Venture Capital Association
    14:35 - 15:10Panel Session: Spotlight on creating value and harnessing opportunities
    • What is the role of private equity in the African growth story?
    • How can you capitalise on the opportunities in Africa?
    • How do you create value in Africa?
    • What are the trends for deal-making, funding and exits?
    Panellists:
    Runa Alam, Co-Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Development Partners International
    Patrycja Kula, Business Development Manager, Capital Markets, Johannesburg Stock Exchange
    Sulanji Siwale, Managing Director, Global Environment Fund
    Graham Stokoe, Africa Private Equity Leader, Ernst & Young Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd
     
    Moderator:
    Bridget Uku, Group Manager, Treasury & Investments, London Borough of Ealing
     
    15:10 - 16:00Panel Session: Appraising and Mitigating Country Risk in African Private Equity Investments
    • What is the political climate for investments in Africa in 2014?
    • How do you invest in a post-conflict state?
    • What do you need to know about political risk insurance in Africa?
    • How do you prepare for unforeseen risks?

    Panellists:
    Jake Cusack, Managing Partner, CrossBoundary
    Jean Missinhoun, Senior Partner, Intangis Holdings
    Papa Ndiaye, Founding Partner and CEO, AFIG Funds
    Justin Willmott, VP Underwriter, Sovereign Risk Insurance

    Moderator:
    Adrienne Klasa, Reporter, This is Africa
      

    16:00 - 16:20Networking Coffee Break
    16:20 - 16:45Fireside Chat: Africa’s calling – where are you?
    • Africa in perspective
    • A wealth of opportunities
    • Emerging consumers
    • The role of the African diaspora

    Vijay Mahajan, University of Texas at Austin, and Author of Africa Rising and The Arab World Unbound

    Interviewer:
    John Authers, Senior Investment Columnist, Financial Times and Author, The Fearful Rise of Markets 

    16:45 - 17:20Presentation & Discussion: The Role of Local Pension Capital in Africa
    EMPEA presents findings from Pension Funds and Private Equity – Unlocking Africa’s Potential, a joint report from the African Development Bank’s Making Finance Work for Africa, the Commonwealth Secretariat and EMPEA on the evolution and state of pension fund reform across the continent.

    Panellists:
    Chris Hammond, Deputy Managing Director, Petra Trust
    Eyamba Nzekwu, Independent Pensions Expert, Nigeria
    David Uduanu, Managing Director, Pensions Alliance Limited

    Moderator:
    Nadiya Satyamurthy, Director, Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA)
     
    17:20 - 17:45Interactive Q&A: Ask the Limited Partners
    During this interactive session, GPs are encouraged to submit their questions to the LPs to uncover valuable information about LP appetites, motivations and pain points.  

    Panellists:
    Paul Boynton, Head, Alternative Investments, Old Mutual Investments
    Stephan Breban, Director, Dean Weeton Advisory
    Kevin Njiraini, Principal Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
    Daniel Schoneveld, Principal, Hamilton Lane
     
    Moderator:
    Robert van Zwieten, President & Chief Executive Officer, EMPEA

    17:45 - 17.50Closing Remarks
    Robert van Zwieten, President & Chief Executive Officer, EMPEA
     
    17:50 - 19:00Networking Drinks Reception
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