Duet – CI Capital, a joint-venture between alternative asset manager Duet Group and Egyptian investment bank CI Capital, has hired Amr Helal to head the firm’s Egypt Opportunities Fund.
Helal will manage the $300m private equity fund dedicated to investing in Egyptian businesses, apart from driving strategies to improve partnerships with leading entrepreneurs, targeting a long term sustainable value.
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Helal previously worked at Abraaj Group.
Commenting on the appointment, Duet Group co-founder and CEO Henry Gabay said: "Amr brings a proven track record of investing and operating in Egypt and the region, as well as 15 years of experience in private equity and financial services. We look forward to working with him on the Egypt Opportunities Fund".
"I am looking forward to joining Duet – CI Capital, a business which brings together a best in class alternative asset manager and a leading investment bank in Egypt. The combination of Duet’s and CI Capital’s resources, networks and track record with that of the team puts the Egypt Opportunities Fund at the forefront of investing in Egypt," Helal said.
