Arshad Essa

Arshad Essa is the Head of Private Equity at Nedbank, based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.12 He has held this position since March 2019.1 Prior to joining Nedbank, Essa was a Partner at Ethos Private Equity from April 2014 to February 2019.1

Essa has extensive experience in private equity, having led various transactions in sectors such as telecoms, FMCG, automotive, and capital equipment.12 He played a key role in establishing the Ethos Mid Market Fund I.1

Professional Qualifications and Education

Arshad Essa holds several professional qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder
• Advanced Management Program (AMP) from INSEAD
• MBA from City University (Cass Business School)12

Career History

• Head of Private Equity at Nedbank (March 2019 - Present)
• Partner at Ethos Private Equity (April 2014 - February 2019)
• Principal at Ethos Private Equity (August 2007 - March 2014)
• Corporate Finance Transactor at Rand Merchant Bank (October 2003 - June 2006)1

Arshad Essa is known for his expertise in finance, private equity investments, and mergers and acquisitions.3 His LinkedIn username is arshad-essa-7a57a84, as mentioned in the query.