DealMakers AFRICA is set to make history in Lagos by hosting the inaugural Mergers & Acquisition Awards for 2023, dedicated to recognizing the achievements of advisory firms in West and East Africa.
CEO of CE Gleason Publications (Pty) Ltd and Editor-In-Chief of DealMakers AFRICA, Marylou Greig, shed light on the platform’s origin in 2008. It has been diligently tracking mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance activities across Africa, with a particular focus on West and East Africa (excluding South Africa). The annual awards ceremony is designed to honor outstanding Financial and Legal Advisers, along with acknowledging the Deal of the Year and Private Equity Deal of the Year in both regions.
Dominic Ajayi, Managing Director of TSM Network, UK, and Nigeria, a key strategic partner for the awards, unveiled a lineup of distinguished guests anticipated at the event. The roster includes esteemed sponsors such as Hendrik Benninghof De Kock from PSG Capital and Arie Maree from Ansarada. The guest list extends to luminaries from the banking sector, venture capitalists, and other prominent leaders in the Mergers & Acquisition industry.
The primary objective of this groundbreaking event is to celebrate excellence in advisory services, offering due recognition to pivotal contributors in the dynamic M&A space. Beyond accolades, the awards seek to foster a spirit of collaboration and innovation within the industry, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in driving the sector forward. The Mergers & Acquisition Awards for 2023 promise to be a pivotal moment, illuminating the path of success and distinction in West and East Africa’s advisory landscape.