DELTA PARTNERS EXPANDS AS TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET IN THE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY

 

Dubai, UAE

 

October 2008

 

Delta Partners, the leading professional services firm specialized in telecommunications, media and technology in high growth markets, has appointed Founding Member, Juan Ignacio Cifre as a Partner.

 

Amid continued growth in the telecommunications market in the Middle East and Africa, Delta Partners has also appointed two new Associate Partners - Joao Sousa and Josep Que -as part of the on going expansion of the leadership team.

 

Over the past year, Delta Partners has witnessed double digit percentage growth in the number of employees. The firm now has a team of more than 100 professionals based in its Dubai and Johannesburg offices, working across its three lines of services - advisory, private equity and corporate finance.

 

Juan Ignacio Cifre brings over 10 years experience in the telecommunications industry, having worked for leading mobile and fixed operators, as well as, global network and equipment vendors across Africa, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Russia and the USA. Juan Ignacio Cifre brings years of experience on advisory projects, ranging from traditional strategic work to more operational engagements, such as interim management or start ups. He also has relevant experience in the corporate finance field, where he has been involved in several transactions, such as sell/buy mandates or post merger integration.

 

"Despite the global economic situation, the region will continue to witness increased competition as operators plan to expand regionally and leverage evolving market opportunities," said Victor Font, Managing Partner, Delta Partners. "To realize this growth potential, we are committed to ensure that our expanding team of telecoms experts are in place to provide deep industry insight to shareholders in our portfolio companies and superior returns to investors involved in our Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Telecoms Fund."

 

 

 

Delta Partners MENA Telecom Fund

 

In March 2007, Delta Partners launched its first fund called the MENA Telecom Fund. The fund is focused on investing in telecom, media and technology (TMT) companies across the expanded Middle East and North Africa. The fund’s overall investment strategy is designed to generate maximum value for investors, capitalizing on the continuing opportunity in the TMT space in the MENA region, as well as the intellectual capital and experience of Delta Partners.

 

 

About Delta Partners

 

Delta Partners, is the leading integrated management advisory and investment firm specialized in the Telecoms, Media and Technology (TMT) sector in high growth markets. With more than 120 professionals operating across the Middle East and Africa and with offices in Dubai and Johannesburg, Delta Partners provides services through its three highly synergetic business lines: Advisory, Private Equity and Corporate Finance.

 

Delta Partners delivers tangible results to its clients and investors through an exclusive sector focus, and a unique approach to services, combining strategic advice and hands-on pragmatic approach. For more information about Delta Partners please visit www.deltapartnersgroup.com