With each investment, the firm leverages its emerging markets experience as it actively pursues new growth opportunities in one of the world's most untapped regions. "We believe that this is the right focus for us right now. We are uniquely positioned to apply the industry development model that Citadel Capital honed in North African economies to markets in East Africa, particularly Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia" said Heikal. Immediately following the Private Equity in Africa event, Heikal participated in "The Big Debate" at the Emerging Markets Private Equity Forum organized by Private Equity International and EMPEA on November 3-4, also in London.
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