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Albert Alsina
Founder, CEO, and Group Managing Partner at Mediterrania Capital Partners Ltd.
Albert Alsina is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mediterrania Capital Partners, a private equity firm established in 2013 that focuses on growth investments in small and mid-cap companies across North and Sub-Saharan Africa. Under his leadership, the firm has managed multiple funds, including MC II and MC III, with a total assets under management (AUM) of approximately $740 million. Mediterrania Capital Partners has successfully executed nine exits, including two IPOs, and its portfolio companies collectively generate over €1.5 billion in turnover and employ more than 22,000 individuals.134
Professional Background
Alsina possesses over 25 years of international experience in various executive roles, primarily in general management and private equity. His career includes significant positions at notable firms such as Permira and General Cable. He also served as Vice President and General Manager at VWR in the UK for three years.12 His diverse experience spans multiple countries including the USA, UK, Brazil, Germany, Zimbabwe, Malta, and Spain.23
Education and Teaching
He holds an AMP from Harvard Business School and has completed programs at Wharton and IESE Business School. Additionally, he has master's degrees from Fulda Fachoschule in Germany and Université de Poitiers in France, along with a bachelor's degree from the University of Barcelona.34 Alsina is also an Associate Professor at EADA Business School in Barcelona, where he teaches management courses.12
Awards and Recognition
In 2020, he was honored with the Economist of the Year Award by Financial Afrik and was recognized as one of "The 100 people that are transforming Africa" by the same publication.15 He is also involved with the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA), serving on its Board of Directors.45
Contributions to Private Equity
Alsina's work emphasizes value creation within portfolio companies through active management and strategic growth initiatives. His firm invests across various sectors including telecommunications, healthcare, agribusiness, logistics, and consumer goods.13
