Runa Alam: A Consequential Private Equity Player

Runa Alam is bullish about development and investment prospects on the African Continent.  Runa who earned an MBA from the Harvard Business School co-founded the UK based private equity firm Development Partners International which has emerged as one of the leading players in Africa’s private equity sector.  Prior to setting up Development  Partners International Run was the chief executive of Union Bangladesh. Development Partners International largely invests in mid capital companies in Africa’s fast growing consumer facing sectors such as fast moving consumer goods, banking and financial services.