Economies need more than entrepreneurs, they need mechanisms for scaling entrepreneurs.
Private Equity provides one of the mechanisms through which successful private businesses can move from founder-led enterprises to professionally managed institutions.
@benawoks he did his masters at harvard while Dick kramer was his mentor and took him to south africa, where he started his finance journey in africa (I believe)
Today's Spotlight: Okechukwu (“Okey”) Enelamah, CFA.
He is the founder of African Capital Alliance (ACA), the first private equity firm in Nigeria.
He's held Chairman/Director roles at:
• UAC of Nigeria Plc
• Flavours Foods Ltd
• BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Landmark Property Development Company Limited
• eTranzact International Plc
• Cornerstone Insurance Plc
His Portfolio Company via ACA includes:
• MTN Nigeria
• ABC Transport
• Aradel
• Union Bank
• Wakanow
• Filmhouse
• Food Concepts
• Blue Water Lagos
• Protea Hotels
• Global Accelerex
• WIOCC
• Swift Networks and more
He also served as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment for the Federal Government of Nigeria between 2015 and 2019.
He is a role model for the younger generation.
Today's Spotlight: Okechukwu (“Okey”) Enelamah, CFA.
He is the founder of African Capital Alliance (ACA), the first private equity firm in Nigeria.
He's held Chairman/Director roles at:
• UAC of Nigeria Plc
• Flavours Foods Ltd
• BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Landmark Property Development Company Limited
• eTranzact International Plc
• Cornerstone Insurance Plc
His Portfolio Company via ACA includes:
• MTN Nigeria
• ABC Transport
• Aradel
• Union Bank
• Wakanow
• Filmhouse
• Food Concepts
• Blue Water Lagos
• Protea Hotels
• Global Accelerex
• WIOCC
• Swift Networks and more
He also served as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment for the Federal Government of Nigeria between 2015 and 2019.
He is a role model for the younger generation.