Alshathri, Moreau, Ranjan & Winter on Unlocking MENA Private Markets

LAB 2 "PIF ASSET MANAGEMENT FORUM - UNLOCKING AND NAVIGATING MENA PRIVATE MARKETS" took place at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh on October 31, 2024, during the 8th Edition of Future Investment Initiative. #fII8 Priority access for invitees. This panel will explore value creation, deal structuring, and capital allocation within MENA's private markets. Panelists will explore strategies for institutional investors addressing unique challenges, such as the hesitance of family-owned businesses to divest. Insights into core GCC markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, as well as niche opportunities beyond the region. The discussion will cover effective pipeline development, post-deal monitoring, and adapting global value creation strategies to fit the MENA context. SPEAKERS: Muteb Alshathri, Head of Regional Investments, PIF Nicolas Moreau, CEO, HSBC Asset Management Limited Anuj Ranjan, CEO, Private Equity, Brookfield Edward Winter, Managing Director, BlackRock MODERATOR: Nik Gowing, Founder & Co-Director, Think the Unthinkable