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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has appointed Makhtar Diop as its new managing director and executive vice president. He takes over from Stephanie Friedeburg who...

AFC hires CIO from Blackstone portfolio

People February 19, 2021

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has appointed Sameh Shenouda as its new executive director and chief investment officer (CIO). He has been brought in...

CDC names new risk chair

People February 19, 2021

UK-based development finance institution CDC has appointed Kathryn Matthews as chair of its risk committee. She takes over from Wim Borgdorff, who steps down after...

I&P creates senior funds role

People February 16, 2021

Investisseurs et Partenaires (I&P) has bolstered its fundraising team, with the appointment of Hugues Vincent-Genod as investment director in a newly created role, after...

Ethos bolsters PE team

People February 16, 2021

Ethos Private Equity has bolstered its private equity team with the appointment of Amine Allam as director, bringing him in from Ninety One. He moves...

ARM-Harith CIO joins UNPRI committee

People February 16, 2021

ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment’s managing director and chief investment officer (CIO) Tariye Gbadegesin has been appointed to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI)...

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