Citadel Capital: African Business of the Year

Citadel Capital, the leading private equity firm in the MEA, has received the prestigious industry award that recognizes outstanding contribution to the economic growth and development of Africa
Beating fellow finalists, De Beers, Safaricom, Ecobank and Bidco, Citadel Capital was named ‘African Business of the Year’ at the African Business Awards attended by the Prime Ministers [...]

Former Investec star joins Egyptian firm

Egyptian private equity firm Citadel Capital has hired a star manager who left Investec last month, which triggered a suspension of an A rating given to the Middle Eastern fund that he managed.
Amr Seif, formerly at South African bank Investec, has been appointed as chief executive of Citadel portfolio company, Finance Unlimited. Last month, research [...]

Citadel Capital Hires a General Manager for its East Africa Expansion

Citadel Capital, the leading private equity firm in the Middle East and North Africa with US$ 8.3 billion in investments under control, today announced that it has hired Hassan Massoud to head the firm’s East African office as it pursues growth opportunities across the Horn of Africa.

Brait appoints a government finance veteran as new chairman

Mr Jabu Moleketi joined Brait Société Anonyme as a director and chairman of the board on September 7. He replaced Mervyn King, who has served as a director and chairman of Brait’s board for the past 11 years.

Ernst & Young appoints new global private equity leader Ernst & Young appoints new global private equity leader

Harley joined Ernst & Young in 2000 to lead its global technology, communications and entertainment corporate finance practice. Subsequent roles within Ernst & Young have included the head of its TCE European practice and global vice chair of accounts, industries and business development.

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