On the Frontier of Private Equity: Africa is a Compelling Story for Investors and Global Biz - plus an update on the Arrogance of Institutions
June 20, 2013
Hosted by Té Revesz
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The growth story in Africa is compelling for private equity investors, VCs and increasingly, cross-border businesses. The continent has some of the highest growth figures in the world: 7 countries in the top 10 for GDP growth last year. The IMF forecasts that Sub-Saharan Africa will grow 5.7% in 2013. The consumer story could not be more attractive; banking, finance, telecoms and tech are booming. Nate Suppaiah, editor of Emerging Alternative Investor returns to Global Reach. He’ll highlight the key countries and sweet spots for PE funds, investment banks, private investors and companies looking for emerging markets opportunities. Last week Charles Kolb said citizen involvement is the way to bring accountability back to our institutions. Now Citizen Action Dir. Karen Scharff talks about why she & 20 others were arrested for challenging the NY Senate to vote on the Fair Elections bill demanded by the state's biz leaders, governor, Assembly and 57-70% of the people.
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Té Revesz
Té Revesz is known for her ability to conduct strategic research on a global basis and for her creativity in handling complex business challenges.
As principal of GlobalReach-SBI, a research and consulting firm with a network spanning over 60 countries, Té provides clients with strategic intelligence on market opportunities and threats. She covers such diverse areas as global branding, new product development, payment cards, clinical trials, and political risk. An expert in primary research, Té has interviewed business, government and labor leaders, doctors and technical experts—and managed focus groups—around the world. She was profiled in Super Searchers Go to the Source as one of the top US interviewers.
Prior to founding her own firm, Té headed the Industrial & Healthcare Practices of FIND's Strategic Consulting & Research Group and taught at the Zicklin School of Business (Baruch/CUNY). She was the Editor of Business International’s flagship newsletter and helped create its country risk service.
An NYC native, Té is active with Citizen Action, the URJ’s Commission on Social Action, and NY Neighbors for American Values (defending religious freedom, diversity and equality). She holds a Masters from Columbia’s School of International & Public Affairs and a BA from Goucher College. She’s an avid bike rider, theater buff and farmers market supporter—and the bemused owner of 2 demanding felines.
