FALL 2010
Southeast Asia: Maximizing Returns through Global Partnerships
Japanese Interest in M&A in Vietnam
Interview with Douglas Clayton, CEO, Leopard Capital
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS
October 20-21
Thunderbird Southeast Asia PE Conference
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
October 25-27
European Alternative & Institutional Investing Summit
Monte Carlo, Monaco
January 11-13, 2011
Alliance of Mergers and Acquisition Advisors
New Orleans, LA
February 2011
Thunderbird Indian Private Equity Investing Symposium
Mumbai, India
April 6-8, 2011
Thunderbird 7th Annual Global Private Equity Investing Conference
Read about our 6th Annual conference
May 10-12, 2011
AM&AA/Primerus Third M & A Global Symposium
London, England
May 2011
2nd Annual Thunderbird European Private Equity Investing Symposium
Zurich, Switzerland
Message from the Managing Director
Through all of the uncertainty confronting the industry, a number of titanic shifts are changing the way funds are being raised and investments are chosen. No doubt that private equity in Europe and the U.S. will survive, but the trend toward the emerging economies—where deals are bountiful and governments are receptive—suggests that more PE shops than ever are considering investing outside of the traditional hubs. In fact, according to Preqin Ltd., commitments to Asia and ROW are up 260% over the same time last year, now accounting for 22% of the aggregate capital raised for the asset class.
This trend is precisely why we will be welcoming senior government officials and industry participants to our Southeast Asia Private Equity Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam Oct. 20-21, 2010. Join us as we discuss the opportunities for PE investing in Southeast Asia, one of the hottest regions of the world.
Sincerely,
Jim La Marche
TPEC Managing Director
Southeast Asia: Maximizing Returns through Global Partnerships
By Gustavo Eiben '04, Aureos Capital
Head of North America Investor Relations for Aureos Capital, in this article Thunderbird alumnus Gustavo Eiben ‘04 describes his positive viewpoint on private investment in Southeast Asia. In 2009, the area generated an estimated $1.5 trillion USD in GDP and is projected to experience strong growth at 4.1% in 2011. Although much of the growth is expected in SMEs, improving national infrastructures and regulatory frameworks are catching the attention of foreign capital. Read more
Japanese Interest in M&A in Vietnam
By Dean Page, Foreya Partners
Dean Page, CEO of Foreya Partners, explains why Vietnam is becoming an increasingly attractive region for investment for the Japanese. With the lure of increased returns and improving government policies, Vietnam has emerged as a major recipient of Japanese capital. Although some regulatory hurdles remain, Vietnam looks to be an active market for M&A and private equity transactions. Read more
Interview with Douglas Clayton, CEO, Leopard Capital
Interviewed by Tracy R. Thomas II
In an exclusive TPEC interview, Douglas Clayton, CEO and Founder of Leopard Capital, answers questions about private equity investment in Southeast Asia. Mr. Clayton shares his insight and outlook on the opportunities and business climate in the region. Read more
In Other News
- TPEC is happy to welcome Marc Frishman (T-bird’98), Partner, Conduit Capital; Marcel Meyer, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers; and Amit Ratanpal, Director, Kaizen Management Advisors Pvt. Ltd. to its Advisory Board.
- The Wall Street Journal recently ranked Thunderbird's Executive MBA program #3 in the world for the second consecutive time - with our "alumni scores" and "management skills taught" scores ranking #1 against our global competition. Adding to our #1 ranking in international business, Thunderbird also received The Economist's #1 ranking for "potential to network."
- Thunderbird President Ángel Cabrera joined global leaders at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York Sept. 21-23, 2010. The group designed the programing related to the topic “Harnessing Human Potential.”
- On Sept. 17 Thunderbird hosted the 2010 European Reunion Business Forum in Bad Ischl, Austria. The forum included speakers John Cook ‘79, Chairman, Rock Lake Associates; Dr. Ángel Cabrera, Thunderbird President; Terry Newendorp, Chairman, Taylor Dejongh; Dr. Kurt Geiger, Former Head of Financial Institutions, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Tania Cook, Brand Manager, Zurich Financial Services; and John Fogarasi, Commercial Attaché, US Embassy Seoul, Korea.
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