Afsane Jetha

Afsane Jetha is a prominent figure in the healthcare investment sector, currently serving as the Director at Oncologie et Diagnostics du Maroc (ODM). She is also the Co-Founder, Managing Partner, and CEO of Alta Semper Capital LLP, a private equity firm focused on healthcare investments across Africa.

Professional Background

• Education: Afsane holds a BSc in Finance, Healthcare & Legal Studies from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
• Career Path:
  • Before founding Alta Semper Capital in 2015, she was the Managing Director of Duet Group's Africa Private Equity platform, where she managed significant investments across Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Her earlier roles included positions at GI Partners, Permira, Wasserstein PE, and Merrill Lynch, focusing on healthcare and consumer sectors.

Contributions to Healthcare

Afsane has been instrumental in advancing healthcare infrastructure in Africa. Under her leadership, Alta Semper Capital has invested in various sectors including pharmaceutical manufacturing and cancer care. Her work has significantly impacted healthcare accessibility and quality in countries like Egypt, Nigeria, and Morocco.

Personal Ties

Afsane has strong personal and professional connections to East Africa, being a fourth-generation Tanzanian. She is multilingual, speaking conversational French and Gujarati, along with basic Swahili.

Her expertise and commitment to healthcare investment make her a key player in enhancing health outcomes in emerging markets.