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Javier explains while the cost of financing remains a challenge, a gradual decline in rates will better equip PE funds to carry out deals.
With nearly two decades of experience in dealmaking across Africa, Abimbola Ogundare has built a reputation as a dynamic leader in financial advisory and corporate finance.
With over 14 years of experience, Akinola specializes in financial advisory assignments, including pre-deal support, buy-side and sellside due diligence, SPA support, reporting accounting, and restructuring services.
For over 25 years, Paul Bondi and Giles Douglas have been integral to deal-making across sub-Saharan Africa, navigating the region’s dynamic M&A landscape through cycles of economic boom and bust. As Managing Directors and Co-Heads of Global Advisory at Rothschild & Co South Africa, their careers have been shaped by diverse experiences—Paul, a Chartered Accountant, honed his skills at Fieldstone Private Capital before joining Rothschild & Co in 2006, while Giles, also a Chartered Accountant, started at Coopers & Lybrand in London before building a career in private equity and venture capital. Giles first joined Rothschild & Co in London in 1996 and returned to the South African operations in 2014, cementing a 28-year career in corporate finance.
Holly predicts a strong year for M&A in 2025, driven by pent-up demand and increased private equity activity.
Katie shares her optimistic outlook on the Australian deal market in 2025 and her perspectives on cross-border M&A.
Sergio shares his perspective on the sectors to watch and how private equity will fuel European M&A in the next 12 months.
Andrea explains how European PE activity is set to rebound significantly, fuelled by record levels of dry powder and the urgency to deploy capital.
As foot traffic in malls and shopping centers decreases and e-commerce grows faster than ever, the real estate demands of retail are radically changing.
Siya reflects on his journey in private equity, highlighting the critical role of empathy alongside technical expertise.
Shabbir reflects on the defining moments of his career, the evolution of deal-making, and the future of M&A in South Africa.
The real estate sector faces significant climate risks as extreme weather events like wildfires, hurricanes, clones, and floods create risks to physical assets.
Joost shares how while a US-Europe trade war is a possibility, they are still optimistic that this is unlikely as it is not in the interest of the EU economy.
The 2025 International Women’s Day theme "March Forward" serves as a powerful reminder that progress requires decisive action.
From data centers to demographics, Ani shares her long term infrastructure investment outlook.
