Davinder Sikand

Partner, The Abraaj Group

Partner – Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) with The Abraaj Group. Currently investing the USD990 million Abraaj Africa Fund III and the US$381m Aureos Africa Fund II focused on companies across Africa. He also manages US$ 40 million Aureos East Africa Fund, fully invested with 14 investments across East Africa and now in exit mode. Previously managed the Acacia Fund, a US$20 million fund for SME’s in Kenya. Davinder has 24 years' experience in private equity and investment banking gained in the United States, Europe and East Africa. He holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University, USA and qualified with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK).