People | Private Equity Africa News

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association’s (AVCA) ex-chief executive officer (CEO) Michelle Essomé, has moved into a new role. She has been named chief...

Trinity hires Herbert Smith’s Africa co-chair

People May 11, 2021

UK-based legal advisory firm, Trinity International, has hired Herbert Smith Freehills’ partner and co-chair of its Africa practice. Trinity brought in Stéphane Brabant as senior...

LeapFrog boosts IR with CVC & Apax hires

People May 7, 2021

LeapFrog Investments has bolstered its investor relations capabilities with the creation of two senior roles - filling them with hires from CVC Capital Partners...

Ex-Amethis regional head sets up deals firm

People May 7, 2021

Amethis Finances’ ex-regional head for Western and Central Africa, Laureen Kouassi-Olsson, has set up a new investment firm. Kouassi-Olsson has set up Birimian Ventures, a...

TPG names new Africa principal

People May 7, 2021

TPG Growth has bolstered its Africa team with the appointment of Daniel Norman as principal. Norman has been at TPG for over nine years, having...

Clifford Chance names two Africa partners

Other Headlines April 30, 2021

UK-based legal advisory firm, Clifford Chance, has bolstered its Africa team, with the elevation of two deal makers to partner level. Clifford Chance has named...

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