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PetroRio: Strategy is How You Play the Game, but Determination Helps You Win
PetroRio, Brazil’s largest independent oil and gas company, went from a pre-operational concession holder to a high-margin cash-generating oil producer with a clear strategy: to acquire and redevelop mature fields, while generating funds to acquire new assets. PetroRio was established
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Private Client Holdings Management: Over a Quarter Century of Asset Management in Southern Africa
On the cusp of South Africa’s move to democratic rule in 1990, Private Client Holdings (PCH) opened its doors in Cape Town, South Africa. From humble beginnings as a corporate tax consultancy practice, the company has developed into providing a
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Wide Experience and Many Talents Make Grant a Ghanaian Treasure
Yofi Grant is a renowned Ghanaian investment banker with more than 30 years of experience in banking and finance. Having served in various capacities in corporate finance, credit, marketing and investment banking, Grant has broad knowledge of African financial markets,
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Dr Manny Pohl: A Survivor With a Cool Head and a Knack for Long-Term Investment
As a survivor of the 1987 stock market crash and the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, Manny Pohl has learned the importance of courage and staying true to core values. When times get tough, the line between facts and feelings becomes
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A Baptism of Fire: Turning £9m Losses Into £6m Profits With Dedication and Teamwork
Co-op Legal Services managing director Caoilionn Hurley joined the firm in 2014 and took on her new leading role in December last year — the latest development in her diverse career history. Having studied law, followed by a postgraduate degree
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Jakob von Ganske, Ph.D.: Taking Strategic Steps — and Keeping a Close Eye on Risks
Jakob is Head of Investment Consulting and Risk Management, and a member of the Extended Management Board at Deutsche Oppenheim Family Office AG. He has been working in the area of Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Management as well as
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Carlo Giugovaz: Thought-Leader Who Bets on Banking Industry Innovation
Among the pioneers of the digital banking age and one of most recognised innovator and FinTech thought leaders in Europe. He has more than 35 years’ experience in banking industry and started out on a new path – that of
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Humble Beginnings Followed by Rocketship Ride to Success: Andrew Bloom & Jon Hall
After being named Best Digital Bank in the UK for the second consecutive year, Masthaven Bank’s founder and CEO Andrew Bloom and managing director Jon Hall are in an optimistic and reflective mood. Optimistic because the specialist bank is about
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Courtney Campbell, Victoria Mutual Group: Fervour and Effort for a Truly Inclusive Jamaica
President and CEO Courtney Campbell joined the Victoria Mutual Group in April 2016, and it came as no surprise to anyone that he was approached to take the reins of the iconic Jamaican business. Campbell had already developed a reputation
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Mobile Phone Purchase that Turned Trading Downside Up
Aquis Exchange founder and CEO Alasdair Haynes had his Eureka moment while buying a mobile phone for his son, Alexander, then aged 13, in Tunbridge Wells, England. Young Alexander “wanted the latest iPhone with unlimited everything”, of course. Alexander (now
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